FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — A traffic stop resulted in the seizure of three illegal firearms and assorted ammunition, according to Fall River police.

Detectives observed a Nissan Murano on Pleasant Street traveling at a high rate of speed Monday at 9:45 p.m.

The detectives said they followed the car into the Lower Highlands neighborhood as the driver committed several infractions.

Jose Fernando Cortez, 31, told police during the stop that he was the subject of multiple active warrants.

He was detained and informed police that there was a firearm inside the car.

A 9mm handgun with a 12-round magazine containing ten rounds was found, followed by a second 12-round magazine containing 11 rounds, according to police.

The car was found to be registered to Cortez’s girlfriend, 34-year-old Ma

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