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The Saskatchewan RCMP says officers in Loon Lake found a trove of illegal items inside a vehicle after arresting an impaired driver, and two people are now facing charges.
According to police, officers tried top stop a vehicle in Loon Lake at about 12:20 a.m. on Thursday, but the driver fled south on Highway 26 before stopping on the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation.
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“The officers observed signs the driver was impaired and arrested him,” the RCMP said in a statement.
“As a result of continued investigation, the officer located and seized a small quantity of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a loaded firearm magazine, a can of bear mace, and two firearms. The passenger of the vehicle was also arrested.”
Police said the 24-year-old driver was charged with fleeing from a peace officer and impaired driving, and also received “multiple traffic-related tickets and a ticket for having open alcohol in a vehicle.”
He’s expected to appear in court in Meadow Lake in May, the RCMP noted.
The 23-year-old passenger, meanwhile, is facing three counts of possession of a weapon contrary to an order, three counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, two counts of possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, two counts of carrying a concealed weapon and two counts of unsafe storage of a firearm, along with charges of possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition without a licence, possession of a firearm knowing it is unauthorized, and possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking.
He appeared in court in Meadow Lake on Monday, police said.
