Man arrested with loaded firearm on Spring Garden Road
The 25-year-old was arrested without incident
CBC News
Posted: Jan 20, 2013 7:36 PM AT
Last Updated: Jan 20, 2013 7:40 PM AT
Halifax police arrested a man near Spring Garden Road and South Park Street Sunday afternoon carrying a loaded firearm.
Police said they arrested the 25-year-old man without incident shortly after 3 p.m.
During the arrest, police found a loaded sawed-off rifle concealed on the man.
The 25-year-old is facing multiple weapons charges and has been held until his court appearance scheduled for Monday morning.
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