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A 19-year-old Ottawa man is facing weapons and drug charges after a traffic stop late Friday night in the Dumaurier Avenue area, Ottawa police said Saturday.

At about 11:40 p.m., patrol officers involved in traffic enforcement saw a vehicle run a stop sign. After the vehicle was stopped, a loaded handgun and marijuana were found, police added.

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Darren Flint has been charged with unlawfully possessing a Schedule II substance, possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000 and eight weapons-related charges, including possession of a loaded restricted firearm and possession of a firearm obtained by crime.

Flint was in custody, police said, and was to have appeared in court Saturday.

The west division continued to investigate, police added.

Anyone with information was asked to call the west investigations section at 613-236-1222, ext. 2666. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or by downloading the Ottawa police app.