**** HRP Media Release
Wespons offence
Patrol members of the Halifax Regional Police are investigating a weapons call that occurred this morning.
At approximately 1250 a.m. officers attended the area of 2000 Barrington St for a report of a man and woman who were observed walking together. The man was seen placing what appeared to be a handgun on his person before the two of them left the area.
A short time later officers located the subjects and both were taken into custody.
Officers located a pellet handgun on the man.
A 32 year old man is facing weapons charges.
A 24 year old woman is facing breach of court ordered conditions.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about this incident to call police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to crime stoppers by calling toll free at 1-800-222-tips (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 tips app.
