Surrey man charged with multiple firearm offences after traffic stop in City Centre

A 24-year-old Surrey man is facing several firearm-related charges following a vehicle stop by Surrey Police Service officers in the City Centre area Sunday evening.

According to Surrey Police Service, officers with the Crime Reduction Unit stopped a vehicle near 146 Street and 108 Avenue at about 7:45 p.m. on May 11 for a traffic-related infraction. During the investigation, police allege one of the occupants was found in possession of a firearm.

Police said Gurwinder Singh has been charged with seven Criminal Code offences, including possession of a loaded restricted or prohibited firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and careless storage of a firearm.

Additional charges include occupying a vehicle knowing there was a prohibited firearm inside, and possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm without a licence.

Singh remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing. His next court appearance was scheduled for the afternoon of May 12, according to police.

The case remains before the courts, and the allegations have not been proven in court.