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DIGS bust leads to multiple shotguns seized

Police seied a Remington 12-gauge shotgun, a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun, a Hopkins and Allen 12-gauge shotgun, a 12-gauge shotgun of an unknown make, and ammunition. (Source: WPS) Police seied a Remington 12-gauge shotgun, a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun, a Hopkins and Allen 12-gauge shotgun, a 12-gauge shotgun of an unknown make, and ammunition. (Source: WPS)
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Windsor police officers have arrested a suspect and seized four shotguns after an investigation.

The Windsor Police Drugs and Guns Enforcement Unit (DIGS) obtained a search warrant for a residence in the 400 block of Caron Avenue suspected of housing illegal firearms on Thursday.

Shortly after 6 p.m., the Emergency Services Unit assisted in executing the warrant and members of the DIGS unit searched of the property.

Police say they found a Remington 12-gauge shotgun, a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun, a Hopkins and Allen 12-gauge shotgun, a 12-gauge shotgun of an unknown make, and several rounds of ammunition.

A 37-year-old man was arrested and has been charged with:

  • Possession of a firearm other than restricted or prohibited firearm knowingly not holding a license (x 4)
  • Possession of a firearm while prohibited, namely a shotgun (x 4)
  • Possession of a firearm while prohibited, namely ammunition
  • Unsafe storage of a firearm (x 4)
  • Failure to comply with a release order

Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Service DIGS Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4361. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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