OPP seize approximately 200-rounds of ammunition during Hwy. 401 traffic stop

Three people are facing weapons charged after a traffic stop on Highway 401.

Members of the Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle for speeding in the early morning hours of Monday, Apr. 22.

Officers found cannabis readily available to the driver and a search was conducted.

According to the OPP, approximately 200-rounds of restricted handgun ammunition were found and seized.

Joel Benjamin, 32, of Toronto, faces the following charges:

• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
• Possession for the Purpose of Weapons Trafficking
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
• Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition

The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody.

Alrick Ennis, 40, of Windsor, faces the following charges:

• Possession for the Purpose of Weapons Trafficking
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
• Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition
• Passenger – fail to properly wear seat belt

The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody.

Ashley Martinez-Parsad, 30, faces the following charges:

• Possession for the Purpose of Weapons Trafficking
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
• Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited device or ammunition
• Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
• Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit
• Colour coating obscuring interior
• Possess unmarked fine cut tobacco

The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody.