Man faces long list of firearms charges after vehicle stop

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Posted Jan 8, 2024 12:57:19 PM.

Last Updated Jan 8, 2024 12:57:22 PM.

Regional police says a man is facing a long list of firearm-related charges after being pulled over in Halifax last week.

HRP says on Friday afternoon, officers stopped a vehilce on harlington crescent in connection with an ongoing investigation.

Officers allegedly found a loaded firearm and ammunition, and the driver was arrested.

Thomas Joseph Smith, 33, now faces several charges including possessing a firearm obtained by crime, unauthorized possession and failure to comply with a release order.

He was expected in court on Monday.

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