An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a loaded handgun was found in his vehicle during a traffic stop, Surrey police say.
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Surrey Police Service officers say they observed a driver of a white Porsche accelerating and passing through a red light.
Police said the vehicle was stopped with the help of SPS Project Assurance members, and the driver was identified and arrested.
Following the arrest, police said they searched the vehicle and located a loaded firearm inside.
Surrey resident Paramveer Singh Deol has been charged with multiple offences, including failing to stop for police, occupying a vehicle with a firearm inside, possession of a loaded firearm without a licence, and careless transport of a firearm—specifically a 9mm pistol.
Police said Deol remains in custody, awaiting a bail hearing.
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