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Brantford man faces several weapons charges following police investigation

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A Brantford man faces weapons charges after an investigation into the online sale of a firearm.

Brantford police say officers began looking into the attempted sale of a firearm online on Saturday. That investigation led them to a residence near Grey St. and Lynden Ave.

Officers executed a search warrant and seized a .22 caliber rifle, ammunition and other weapons.

A 22-year-old man faces several charges including unauthorized possession of a firearm, weapons trafficking and careless use or storage of a firearm.