Sarnia police seize modified firearm [Video]

A routine traffic stop by Sarnia police led to the seizure of drugs, cash and a weapon.

Around 4 a.m. on Thursday, a patrol officer did a vehicle stop on Murphy Road after the two occupants were seen committing a traffic violation and going against the Liquor Licence Act.

According to police, the driver provided a fake name but the identity he used was for a person who was prohibited from driving.

The driver was placed under arrest and a search lead to police discovering a number of things including drugs, cash and a weapon. He was later identified as a 39 year old from Wallaceburg.

• 14.24 grams of fentanyl with an estimated street value of $2485
• 4.92 grams of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $246
• $643.35 in Canadian currency
• A black and silver digital weigh scale
• What appeared to be a Glock 17 tactical 9×19 airsoft gun
• An extended 3D printed handgun magazine

At the time of his arrest, he was also wanted on …