A pair from Montreal are facing a number of firearms charges after a traffic stop on Highway 17 in Laurentian Valley. OPP say the stopped the vehicle around 9pm Friday night, after being clocked 50km/h over the speed limit. Open alcohol and a handgun were seized from the vehicle. The driver and passenger were arrested and taken into custody. 20-year-old Mohamed Grib and 32-year-old Rou Meas are set to return to court on June 15th.
20-year-old Mohamed Grib is charged with:
Breach of firearms regulations – store firearm or restricted weapon
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts
Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
Fail to comply with probation order
Race a motor vehicle – stunt
Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
Speeding 50+ km/h over posted limit
32-year-old Rou Meas is charged with:
Fraudulent use of certificate of citizenship
Possession of a credit card obtained by crime – two counts
Breach of firearms regulations – store firearm or restricted weapon
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order