Northern Ont. police say Alberta suspect had a homemade bomb
Ontario Provincial Police say they found weapons, drugs, a firearm, and a homemade explosive device in a vehicle following a traffic stop. (Supplied)
A 28-year-old from Calgary Alta.,is facing weapons and other charges following a traffic stop on Highway 17A near Kenora this week.
Ontario Provincial Police said the suspect was pulled over at 9:52 p.m. Dec. 29 for Highway Traffic Act offences.
“Officers determined the person was impaired and he was arrested,” police said in a news release Friday.
“A search incident to arrest discovered weapons, drugs, a firearm, and a homemade explosive device. The OPP explosives disposal unit attended to assist with the search of the vehicle.”
The suspect is now charged with making explosives, unauthorized possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, possessing prohibited ammunition and firearms, impaired driving and drug possession.
The accused was held for bail, police said.
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