Dramatic takedown in Kitchener caught on camera [Video]

Waterloo Regional Police say a high-risk arrest on Monday is linked to lengthy drug investigation in Kitchener.

A driver, who just happened to be travelling on Traynor Avenue, caught the dramatic takedown on dash cam video around 5 p.m.

The video, which was later posted on Reddit, shows vans speeding down the street, then stopping suddenly in front of an e-bike.

A loud bang is heard, followed by a cloud of smoke.

Officers wearing tactical gear can then be seen jumping out of the vans and surrounding the driver on the ground.

Police said the arrest was done by their Drug and Firearms Unit and Emergency Response Team.

“Officers had information that the individual who was under arrest may have had a firearm on hand,” said Const. Chris Iden. “To ensure community safety, a high-risk arrest was completed.”

Police said the 30-year-old man on the e-bike was carrying a replica …