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Man faces several charges after police find loaded weapon

Suspect, 31, also charged with failure to comply with a release order
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Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a Kitchener male after a firearm investigation Saturday night.

At around 8:40 p.m. March 1, police responded to the area of Monte Carlo Street and Victoria Street South in Kitchener for reports of a person who may have been in possession of a firearm.

Upon arrival, police located the male and found a loaded firearm in his possession, according to a news release.

A 31-year-old Kitchener man was arrested and charged with multiple offences, including possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and failure to comply with a release order.

There were no reported physical injuries.

The suspect will be held for a bail hearing.