Police arrest two people in the Byward Market, seize gun and cocaine
Posted Jul 2, 2022 04:56:00 PM.
The Ottawa Police Services (OPS) say two people were arrested overnight in the ByWard Market by officers on patrol.
OPS say the officers approached a vehicle with two people inside. They noticed the driver had what appeared to be a handgun on his leg.
Officers on patrol in the ByWard Market approached a vehicle with two occupants on board overnight. They noticed that the driver had what appeared to be a handgun on his leg. After refusing to exit the vehicle, the man was arrested. A loaded 9mm pistol and cocaine were seized.1/2
— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) July 2, 2022
Police say the man was arrested after he refused to exit the vehicle. Police also allegedly seized a loaded 9mm pistol and cocaine.
A 22-year-old Gatineau man and a 25-year-old woman were arrested and charged.
They are scheduled to appear in court on Saturday, July 2.
