Assault-style rifle seized by police in downtown Guelph

A Derya Arms .22-calibre rifle with a loaded extended magazine recovered by Guelph Police. (Provided)

An assault-style rifle was recovered by officers responding to a weapons call in downtown Guelph.

On Tuesday, someone reported a resident with a gun at an apartment building near Wellington Street West and Gordon Street.

Guelph Police said a 24-year-old man was arrested in the hallway around 1:40 p.m.

A bag, containing a Derya Arms .22-calibre rifle with a loaded extended magazine, was also discovered outside the building.

“Our community has seen a disturbing number of firearm-related offences in recent weeks. This presents increased risks for our citizens and our members,” Chief Gord Cobey said in a media release. “We continue to work diligently to identify and disrupt those involved in illegal activities to prevent further incidents and keep our neighbourhoods safe.”

The 24-year-old was charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm.