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By LNN Staff

March 10 Incident

Police charge males with weapons offences

Mar 11, 2026 | 4:57 PM

Lethbridge Police have charged two males with weapons offences following a traffic stop that resulted in the seizure of a prohibited firearm. 

On March 10, LPS says officers observed a vehicle travelling erratically and the driver smoking from a drug pipe. According to LPS, a traffic stop was initiated in a southside neighbourhood where the driver and one occupant were arrested without incident. 

During a search of the vehicle incidental to arrest, police say they seized an assault-style rifle – prohibited in Canada – and a loaded magazine. In addition, police seized nearly 13 grams of methamphetamine, a very small quantity of cocaine and a used drug pipe. 

A 44-year-old Lethbridge man is charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle, possession of a prohibited firearm/ammunition, possession of an offensive weapon dangerous to the public and possession of a controlled substance. LPS says he was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court March 16. 

Meantime, a 40-year-old man from Lethbridge, is charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle, possession of a prohibited firearm/ammunition, possession of an offensive weapon dangerous to the public, possession of a controlled substance and possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition. Police say he was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court March 12. 

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According to LPS, the investigation is ongoing.