Police have recovered a stolen handgun and seized a quantity of methamphetamine after executing a search warrant in Owen Sound.
The Owen Sound Police Service says on Thursday, officers conducted the search warrant at a residence 7th Ave. E near 20th St. E.
During the search, police recovered the 9mm handgun and ammunition, which had been stolen during break and enter at a residence near Wiarton on February 18. Over 10 g of methamphetamine, methamphetamine tablets and scales were also seized. The street value of the drugs is estimated to be around $1,200.
As a result, 24-year-old Dane Smith has been charged with the following offences:
- Possession of a stolen firearm
- Possession of a firearm without being the holder of a licence
- Possession of a restricted firearm and readily available ammunition
- Two counts of possession of a firearm while prohibited
- Careless storage of a firearm
- Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
