Weapons seized by Victoria police during a Feb. 21 traffic stop in the 400-block of Gorge Road East. (VicPD photo)

Victoria police seize firearms, knives, drugs during Gorge Road traffic stop

Seized items include rifle, replica handguns, knives and an extendable baton

  • Feb. 22, 2021 12:00 a.m.

Victoria police officers are investigating after firearms, knives, drugs and cash were seized during a traffic stop on Sunday afternoon.

Police say officers conducted the traffic stop just before 5 p.m. in the 400-block of Gorge Road East and located three firearms – a rifle and two replica handguns – along with knives and an extendable baton during the search.

Police ask anyone with information to call their non-emergency report desk at 250-995-7654, ext. 1 or anonymously call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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