RCMP seized loaded handgun in Halifax; many charges laid

A man is facing many charges after the RCMP street crime unit executed a search warrant in Dartmouth.

On Feb. 20 in the afternoon, officers with help from Halifax Regional Police, arrested a 35-year-old man outside a Main Street business.

Police then searched a residence on Garnett Street where they found a loaded handgun.

They also found several other issues at the home and laid other charges such as:

• Careless use of a firearm
• Contravention of storage regulations
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device (over capacity magazine)
• Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
• Possession of a prohibited device knowing its possession is unauthorized (over capacity magazine)
• Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
• Possession of a firearm obtained by the commission of an offence
• Possession contrary to firearm prohibition order (four counts)

Jarrem Gallant, of Toronto but formerly of Dartmouth, was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court today.