Springfield man faces charges as RCMP seize 19 weapons and ammunition

Prince District RCMP officers have seized 19 weapons, thousands of rounds of ammunition, and laid several charges against a 33-year-old Springfield man. On Wednesday, police executed a search warrant at a home on Route 2 in Springfield. During the search, 17 shotguns and rifles, along with 2 restricted hand guns, were found. Officers also found thousands of rounds of ammunition and an ammunition press. Police say that many of the weapons were loaded and not stored safely.  The man has been charged with several offences, including two counts of uttering threats; unsafe storage of firearms; unauthorized possession of loaded restricted firearms; and unauthorized possession of restricted firearms with readily available ammunition.  The suspect will remain in custody pending a court appearance.