Over 25 imitation firearms were seized in a search warrant executed by Moosonee OPP last week.
A complaint of threatening led to the cache of imitation firearms.
On the evening of March 12, Moosonee OPP conducted a search warrant at a residence in Moosonee.
The investigation into the occurrence resulted in the seizure of the firearms.
As a result of the investigation, Nathaniel Sparling, 26, of Moosonee, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Criminal harassment- threatening conduct
- Uttering threats- cause death or bodily harm
- Fail to comply with a probation order
Sparling was arrested and held for bail to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Timmins.
Over 25 imitation firearms seized in search warrant executed by #moosoneeopp. Accused charged with possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose, criminal harassment-threatening conduct, uttering threats-cause death or bodily harm & fail to comply with probation order ^ng pic.twitter.com/uHUhf7iFtS
— OPP North East Region (@OPP_NER) March 13, 2023
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