A Kingston man has been arrested by the Ontario Provincial Police in the Greenstone area on weapons charges.

Police were notified around 8 o’clock Friday morning the individual was travelling along highway 11 possibly in possession of a firearm.

Patrols later stopped a motor vehicle, and officers discovered the 42 year old was in possession of a handgun and pistol calibre carbine.

He’s been charged with:

·      Transport Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition in a Careless Manner

·      Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing There was Prohibited or Restricted Weapon

·      Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm

The accused appeared in court on Saturday.