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By Mike Vanden Bosch

Mission RCMP

Mission RCMP locate loaded 3D gun inside chip bag during risky late-night traffic stop

Feb 21, 2024 | 10:38 AM

MISSION — Mounties in Mission are contemplating whether to file charges against the occupants of a vehicle after a loaded 3D-printed gun, machete and bear spray were located during a risky late-night traffic stop last week.

According to Corporal Harrison Mohr of the Mission RCMP detachment, police executed a traffic stop just after midnight on the evening of Thursday, February 15 after a vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign. Cpl. Mohr said police have a duty to ensure people are operating a motor vehicle safely.

Upon stopping the vehicle, a single police officer discovered there were four occupants inside the vehicle and determined the driver was prohibited from driving. The other occupants in the vehicle were known to police, Cpl. Mohr said. As a result of the driver being prohibited, police required the occupants to exit the vehicle and impound the vehicle.

After the occupants exited the vehicle, police found a canister of bear spray and a machete, both of which were concerning, as there were no signs the individuals were heading to a campsite or any venue where either would be necessary. Police also discovered a loaded 3D-printed gun with its muzzle sticking out from inside a chip bag.

Corporal said, “This scenario happened in Mission on the night of February 15, and it’s a stark reminder of how dangerous a simple traffic stop can be. It’s not uncommon for police to encounter various hazards during traffic stops – whether it’s a weapon within reach of the occupants, a vehicle that flees at high speed – narrowly missing the officer standing roadside, or an impaired driver that staggers out into traffic. No one likes getting pulled over, and if you have committed a minor traffic infraction and nothing more, you’ll likely be on your way soon.”

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Cpl. Mohr said this traffic stop is a reminder to the public that police have to be extra cautious when a loaded gun is located inside a vehicle.

“It’s traffic stops like the one described here that mean we have to be extra cautious when approaching any vehicle, as we never know when a loaded gun might be sitting next to someone in the car, or how determined someone is not to get arrested,” Cpl. Mohr said. “Fortunately, the majority of traffic stops are with law-abiding drivers that have only committed a traffic violation, and we definitely appreciate all the drivers that are courteous and patient when being pulled over – you definitely make our jobs and our communities safer.”

The investigation into the possession of the firearm is ongoing, and Mission RCMP will determine what charges to recommend against the driver or other occupants of the vehicle.