The RCMP says a man is facing more than a dozen charges after firearms were seized in North River, N.S., earlier this month. Investigators reportedly learned on Oct. 2 that a man in the community was in possession of multiple firearms. He allegedly did not have a licence for the firearms and they were not stored properly. The man was found at a business in North River around 6:40 p.m. that day. Police say, when officers told him he was under arrest, he “refused to comply” with directions. Officers deployed a conducted energy weapon and brought him into custody. Officers then executed a search warrant at a home on West North River Road and seized additional evidence from another home. They reportedly seized two firearms, replica firearms, ammunition and body armour. Police say they determined though their investigation that one of the firearms was reported as stolen in 2023. Michael McQueen has been charged with 13 offences including: The 33-year-old was released on conditions pending an appearance scheduled for Dec. 16 in Truro provincial court. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
