A man found slumped behind the wheel of a vehicle in Kelligrews at about 10:00 in the morning yesterday faces about a dozen charges, mostly related to firearms.

The RNC charged 27-year-old Nathan Rideout after searching a vehicle on Hibbs Road.

RNC officers found an imitation switch gun in the car, and bear spray.

Among the charges Rideout is facing are two counts of failing to comply with a court order and one of possession of a weapon obtained by commission of an offence.

Full list of charges:

· Unlawful operation of conveyance while prohibited by order
· Failure or refusal to comply with demand
· Carelessly using firearm or ammunition
· Breach of Firearms Regulations
· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
· Carrying concealed weapon
· Unauthorized possession of firearm
· Unauthorized possession of prohibited firearm
· Unauthorized possession of firearm in motor vehicle
· Possessing prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition without authorization or licence
· Possession of weapon obtained by commission of offence
· Two counts of failure to comply with a condition of a release order