Possession of explosives for unlawful purpose charge laid in domestic dispute

OPP has arrested and charged one person with multiple firearm charges after responding to a domestic dispute.

Yesterday afternoon, Almaguin Highlands OPP responded to a dispute in the Township of Perry.

A 40-year-old person is charged with:

• Explosives - making or possession for unlawful purpose
• Eight counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Two counts of careless storage of a firearm, prohibited device or ammunition

The accused is being held pending a bail hearing.

OPP say due to the domestic nature of the incident, the name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim.