A man intercepted by police with dozens of knives and plans to execute local politicians will ask a judge to release him on bail today.

Last week, 66-year-old George Brake was found fit to stand trial after a two-week psychiatric assessment at the Waterford Hospital. That made him eligible to seek bail today, something the Crown says they will oppose.

Brake was arrested on the morning of January 26 outside the office of a Deer Lake candidate after leading RCMP on a high-speed chase along the Trans-Canada Highway and through the town.

Police have said they received a critical tip about Brake’s plans, but they haven’t said who called it in.

36 different types of knives were found in the cab of Brake’s pickup, including one larger weapon by his side.

Brake has been charged with possessing weapons for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats, dangerous operation of a vehicle, and fleeing from police.

Two firearms charges were also added following a search of his residence in Shoal Brook.

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