Trespassing at Western University uncovers firearm and dangerous chemicals, 4 arrested
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Four adults face charges after a trespassing investigation at Western University led to a loaded firearm and hazardous chemicals near campus, police say.
Four people are facing charges after a trespassing investigation at Western University led to the seizure of a loaded handgun and the discovery of hazardous chemicals at a nearby residence in London, Ont., police said.
According to an initial release, the investigation began early Saturday morning when the Western University Special Constable Service arrested a man for trespassing on campus following a foot pursuit.
London police were called to assist at about 1:40 a.m., where officers located a loaded handgun at the scene of the arrest.
Further investigation determined a second man was involved in the incident.
Officers were then led to a residence near Chesham Avenue and Chesham Place, where hazardous chemicals capable of being used to create explosives were discovered.
There, two additional individuals connected to the residence were also arrested.
A 27-year-old from Ottawa and a 26-year-old from London have been charged with multiple offences, including firearm-related charges, resisting arrest, break and enter with intent and occupying a motor vehicle with a firearm.
A 25-year-old and a 21-year-old, both from London, have also been charged with unlawful possession of explosives.
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