A late-night traffic stop in Ottawa's south end led to the recovery of a loaded handgun and multiple arrests, according to the Ottawa Police Service.
Police said officers from the South Neighbourhood Resource Team stopped a vehicle near McCarthy Road and Paul Anka Drive shortly after 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30.
During the stop, police began an investigation related to cannabis. An adult male fled the scene, according to the Ottawa Police Service, and was located and arrested a short time later.
A youth also attempted to run from officers and resisted arrest, police said. While taking the youth into custody, officers found a loaded handgun in the youth's jacket pocket.
A second adult male and an adult female were also arrested at the scene. Police said the woman was later released without charges.
Investigation ongoing
The OPS Guns and Gangs Unit has taken carriage of the investigation. Police have not released the ages of those arrested or any details about potential charges.
Police noted that members of the public can view and interact with data released by the service through the Community Safety Data portal at data.ottawapolice.ca.
Residents can also register their information and security camera locations at CAMSafe.ca to support investigations, according to the Ottawa Police Service.
