More than 200 firearms seized after traffic stop in Waterloo

A Guelph, Ont., man is facing several charges after police seized more than 200 firearms as part of an investigation following a traffic stop in Waterloo.

Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of Weber Street N. and Bridgeport Road E. on Friday at approximately 7:20 p.m. and during the stop, saw firearms and ammunition in the vehicle.

In total, 17 firearms were seized from the vehicle.

On Saturday, officers completed a search warrant at a home in Guelph where they found 156 improperly stored firearms and 60 firearms that are under public safety provisions of the Criminal Code.

As well, police say alarge quantity of ammunition, magazinesand firearm parts were seized.

A 39-year-old Guelph man has been charged withcareless use of a firearm and transport firearm or restricted weapon. Police say more charges are pending.