Weapons seized as part of firearms investigation. March 2023. (Photo courtesy of Lambton OPP)Weapons seized as part of firearms investigation. March 2023. (Photo courtesy of Lambton OPP)
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Walpole Island man faces numerous weapons charges

A Walpole Island man is facing 30 firearm-related charges after police executed a search warrant at a home on Delcies Lane.

Members of the Lambton OPP Community Street Crimes Unit, Crime Unit, Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team, and Canine Unit were involved in the March 24 raid.

Police said one person was taken into custody and multiple firearms were found.

Emerson Sands, 32, is charged with the following:

- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (six counts) - Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm (six counts) - Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order (six counts) - Careless Storage of a Firearm (six counts) - Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device - Possession of Prohibited Device knowing its possession is unauthorized - Possession of Prohibited Device contrary to Prohibition Order (two counts) - Careless Storage of Ammunition - Possession of ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

Police said he was being held in custody following a bail hearing.

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