Noel Harder, 39, was arrested Tuesday evening after police
received reports of a man driving an SUV with a gun.
Police said in a release Wednesday morning they found the
SUV parked near the intersection of Powe Street and Rayner Avenue around 5:45
p.m. and conducted a high-risk traffic stop.
The driver was found to be in possession of a loaded
handgun, ammunition, a knife, an imitation firearm, bear spray, an ax and an
undisclosed amount of fentanyl.
Harder was vice president of the Fallen Saints motorcycle club and was working with the Hells Angels motorcycle club when he began working with police
in Project Forseti.
The former cocaine dealer recorded conversations with other club members, leading to raids in January 15 and charges
against 14 men.
Harder later sued the federal government and RCMP for breaking promises when he was placed into witness protection,
claiming officials endangered his life.
When reached by phone Thursday, Harder’s lawyer Tony
Merchant said he wasn’t aware of the charges against his client.
“As I understand it, (Harder) had indicated that for his own
defence he needed to have a weapon and the prosecutor knew that,” he said.
Harder is expected to make his third court appearance
Thursday afternoon in Saskatoon Provincial Court.
SOURCE: CKOM