Arrestation in Sherbrooke Firearm Seized and Tobacco Operation

Sherbrooke, September 1, 2025 – The Sherbrooke Police Service (SPS) made two separate arrests over the weekend, involving a firearm incident and an illegal tobacco seizure.

Firearm Incident on Rue Loranger

On Friday evening, August 29, around 10:30 p.m., SPS patrol officers responded to an apartment on Rue Loranger after reports of a loud explosion. Officers conducted checks, identified several occupants, and released them at the scene. An investigation was launched to locate the tenant of the apartment.

The following day, the individual sought in the case, an 18-year-old man, surrendered at SPS headquarters. Police seized a firearm at that time.

The suspect faces charges including:

• Possession of a firearm without a permit

• Negligent storage of a firearm

• Negligent use of a firearm

• Discharging a firearm with recklessness

The firearm will be sent for further analysis, and additional charges may follow. The man was released with a promise to appear in court.

Contraband Tobacco Seizure by ACCES Unit

On August 29, the SPS ACCES Tobacco Unit (Actions concertées pour contrer les économies souterraines) carried out an operation on Rue Galt Ouest.

Investigators intercepted a 70-year-old man and executed a search at 443 Rue Galt Ouest. Officers seized 15,800 illegal cigarettes and $770 in cash.

The individual now faces charges under the Code of Penal Procedure related to contraband tobacco sales. If convicted, he could face significant fines.

The operation was part of ACCES Tabac, a provincial program established in 2001 by the Government of Quebec and coordinated by the Ministry of Public Security to fight the underground economy.

Source: Sherbrooke Police Service