Teen facing charges after police seize loaded handgun in Halifax

Halifax Regional Police are investigating after a man was shot at in Uniacke Square. (CTV Atlantic)

A 17-year-old male is facing drug and weapons charges after he was stopped in Halifax’s Uniacke Square Tuesday evening.

Police say officers spotted the teen on Uniacke Street, near Breen Street, just after 9 p.m. They say the teen had been wanted by police for drug trafficking.

The officers tried to arrest the teen but he took off and a foot pursuit ensued.

As the officers caught the teen from behind, police say he reached under the front of his clothing and threw a loaded handgun to the ground.

Police recovered the gun and took the teen into custody.

He is due to appear in provincial youth court to face cocaine trafficking charges, several weapons charges, and charges of breaching probation.