Traffic checkpoint by RCMP in Holyrood leads to seizure of loaded firearm, investigation continuing

August 29, 2023
Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

Two individuals remain under investigation by Holyrood RCMP following the seizure of a loaded firearm from inside a vehicle on August 26, 2023.

At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, RCMP officers from Holyrood and Ferryland Detachments were conducting a traffic check point on Route 60 in Holyrood. A loaded 12-guage shotgun was seized from inside a vehicle that entered the check point and the two occupants, a 44-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were arrested.

The two were later released from custody. The investigation is ongoing with multiple firearms charges anticipated.

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Contact information

Strategic Communications and Media Relations Unit
RCMP NL
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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