Police seize weapons in Strathcona County traffic stop [Video]

Imitation guns and prohibited weapons were among the items seized as part of a traffic stop in Strathcona County last weekend.

Mounties stopped what they call a suspicious vehicle on Pembina Road at 12:47 a.m. on Saturday.

Police say the driver was attempting to hide a small bag in the vehicle.

The driver and the passenger were both arrested.

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The vehicle was searched and police seized several imitation guns, prohibited weapons and a small quantity of drugs.

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