A 31-year-old man was stopped by Laval police after being clocked driving at twice the posted speed limit, leading to the seizure of a firearm from his vehicle. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, according to authorities.
Traffic Stop Leads to Weapon Discovery
Police say the driver was observed speeding on a major road in Laval, a suburb of Montreal. After pulling the vehicle over, officers detected signs of impairment and conducted a search, which resulted in the discovery of a loaded handgun. The man was arrested at the scene.
Charges Filed
The suspect faces multiple charges, including dangerous driving, possession of a prohibited firearm, and impaired driving. He is scheduled to appear in court later this week. Laval police emphasized the importance of traffic enforcement in preventing serious incidents.
Authorities did not release the man's name, but confirmed he is a resident of Montreal. The investigation is ongoing.
