Iqaluit RCMP seized prohibited firearm following traffic stop

May 21, 2026 - Iqaluit, Nunavut
From: Nunavut RCMP

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File: 2026-658723

On May 16, 2026, at approximately 10:50 p.m., the Iqaluit RCMP conducted a traffic stop on Ataani Lane. 

During the traffic stop, police had reasonable grounds to arrest the driver and passenger for possession of property obtained by crime. Upon arrest, police located, cocaine, cash and a loaded prohibited firearm in the vehicle. 

Abdullah Ahman (age 35) was charged with: 

• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm in a motor vehicle, Section 94(1) C.C.
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm, Section 91(1) C.C.
• Careless transportation of a loaded prohibited firearm, Section 86(2) C.C.
• Carrying a concealed weapon, Section 90(1) C.C.
• Possession of weapon obtained by commission of offence, Section 96(1) C.C.
• Possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition, Section 95(1) C.C.
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, Section 88(1) C.C.

A 16-year-old youth (non-Nunavut resident) was charged with: 

• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm in a motor vehicle, Section 94(1) C.C.
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm, Section 91(1) C.C.
• Careless transportation of a loaded prohibited firearm, Section 86(2) C.C.
• Carrying a concealed weapon, Section 90(1) C.C.
• Possession of weapon obtained by commission of offence, Section 96(1) C.C.
• Possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition, Section 95(1) C.C.
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, Section 88(1) C.C.
• Possession of property obtained by crime, Section 354(1)(a) C.C.
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2) CDSA

Abdullah was remanded into custody, and his next court appearance is scheduled for May 26, 2026, in Iqaluit, Nunavut. 

The youth was released from custody, and his next court appearance is scheduled for June 26, 2026, in Iqaluit, Nunavut. 

If you have information about illegal drug activity, please contact the Iqaluit RCMP at 867-975-0123. If you would like to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). 

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