A Pitt Meadows man is facing charges after Port Moody police found a sawed-off shotgun and close to a dozen rounds in a truck he was driving Monday night.
The incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. at the intersection of Murray Street and Ioco Road, when officers noted a Dodge Journey travelling without any headlights or taillights and with an expired out-of-province license plates.
When police pulled over the vehicle, the two occupants denied ownership.
After attempts to contact the owner of the vehicle were unsuccessful, police suspected it was stolen and a search of the SUV was conducted, turning up the weapon.
Officers also found identification that did not belong to either of the vehicle occupants.
Catlin James Harlow of Pitt Meadows has been charged with two firearms offences and possession of another person's identity documents. The passenger was released without any charges.
Police said the vehicle has been seized and the investigation continues.
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