N.S. man facing firearms charges after being arrested on outstanding warrant: RCMP

An RCMP vehicle is pictured. (CTV Atlantic / Melanie Price)

A 31-year-old man is facing firearm charges after police arrested him on an outstanding warrant in Wilmot, N.S., last month.

The RCMP executed a search warrant at a Station Road residence and arrested Andrew James Tooker on Oct. 16, according to a news release.

After the arrest, police seized a carbine, two high-capacity magazines and ammunition in the home.

Tooker was charged with:

• unauthorized possession of a firearm
• unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon
• unsafe storage of a firearm

Tooker was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 30.

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