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NRP Seize Handgun, Drugs During Traffic Stop

Handgun seized along with fentanyl, crystal meth and cash.

One person is facing drug and weapon charges following a traffic stop in St. Catharines. 

Around 3:46 a.m. on July 2nd, police on patrol near Riordan Street and Gale Crescent in St. Catharines spotted a beige 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe driving erratically on Riordan Street. 

A traffic stop was conducted, and officers determined the driver was prohibited from driving a car in Canada. 

Police say a search of the man and the car turned up a loaded Glock 23 handgun, as well as 109.3 grams of fentanyl, 6.3 grams of crystal meth, 11.5 grams of cocaine, $970 in Canadian cash and $50 USD. 

Facing charges is 26 year old Jhon Freddy Flores of no fixed address. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact officers by calling 905-688-4111, extension 1024233.

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