Following the arrest of a man with a loaded shotgun in Surrey by Metro Vancouver Transit Police, the BC Prosecution Service has approved numerous firearm related charges.
According to a news release, on July 8, just after 5 p.m., officers with the Transit Police Crime Suppression Team, working with officers from Surrey Police Service, were on patrol in the area between Gateway and Surrey Central SkyTrain stations in Surrey.
Officers became aware of a man who was in possession of a loaded 12-gauge sawed-off shotgun that he was trying to sell.
Transit Police officers arrested 37-year-old Nicholas Gelaude of no fixed address. He has since been charged with four firearms charges, including unauthorized possession of a firearm, and possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm.
He has been remanded and will remain in custody until his next court appearance.
“Transit Police work collaboratively with police agencies throughout the transportation region to ensure the safety of those travelling to, from, and on the transit system,” said Sgt. Dustin Szakacs. “Metro Vancouver Transit Police values the work being done, in partnership with Municipal and RCMP police agencies, including the Surrey Police Service, to build safer communities.”
