News release
Replica Gun Seized Following Driving Incident
January 12, 2026
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Cornwall, Prince Edward Island
From: Prince Edward Island RCMP
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On January 9, at approximately 12:15 p.m., Queens District RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle tailgating another vehicle. The vehicle later passed the complainant, at which point a passenger displayed what appeared to be a handgun.
Police safely stopped the vehicle, and a replica handgun was seized. A 16-year-old male will appear in court at a later date to face firearm-related charges.
“Replica firearms may look real, and that creates very real danger,” said Cpl. Gavin Moore, Media Relations Officer for the PEI RCMP. “When someone displays or uses a replica gun in a threatening or intimidating manner, police and the public cannot tell the difference. These situations can escalate quickly and put lives at risk. It’s important for the public to understand that using a replica firearm in this way can result in serious Criminal Code firearm charges.”