Police find 19 guns, 3,500 rounds of ammunition at home

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Two London men face charges after police seized 19 guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition from a home east of the city.

London police and Middlesex County OPP located a wanted man at a home on Dundas Street, west of Purple Hill Road, around 3:20 p.m. on July 10, London police said Wednesday.

Investigators later searched the home and seized 10 shotguns, nine rifles, two switchblades and 3,500 rounds of ammunition.

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A 29-year-old London man, who was in custody when the search was carried out,  is charged with four gun-related offences including careless storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited device or ammunition and possession of a restricted or prohibited weapon without a licence.

A 62-year-old London man is charged with two counts of careless storage of a firearm or ammunition and unauthorized possession of a prohibited device or ammunition.

A woman at a rural house on Dundas Street confirmed police had searched the property but declined comment.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call London police at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Man drowns in Grand River

Police say a 58-year-old Cambridge man has drowned in the Grand River.

Brant County OPP received a call about a possible drowning in the Glen Morris area at about 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday.

Emergency responders pulled the man from the water. He was unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say the incident remains under investigation and there is no concern for public safety.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.cstip.ca

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