Weapons seized by Saugeen Shores Police following an investigation on June 30th, 2019 (Photo provided by Saugeen Shores Police Service)Weapons seized by Saugeen Shores Police following an investigation on June 30th, 2019 (Photo provided by Saugeen Shores Police Service)
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Further charges laid against man already in custody on weapons charges

A Port Elgin man arrested last weekend on weapons charges is now facing further charges following further investigation.

On June 30th, a 29-year-old Port Elgin man was taken into custody by Saugeen Shores Police following a weapons investigation that saw a number of prohibited guns and ammunition seized. One of the weapons is question, a 7.62mm FN FAL rifle, is a prohibited weapon and is specifically designed for military use.

As a result, three more charges have been laid against the accused, who continues to be held for a bail hearing.

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