Weapons – Arrest: C22-181351

Released: August 12, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On August 11, 2022, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the North District Community Support Unit observed an adult male operating a bicycle in breach of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) in the 500 block of Pritchard Avenue.

Officers attempted to stop the male; however he fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit, officers arrested the uncooperative male and placed him in custody.

The male was found to be in possession of the following items:

- Loaded Taurus G2C 9 mm Handgun with obliterated serial number
- Magazine containing several rounds
- Drug Paraphernalia
- Approximately $3,200 in currency

A 21-year-old male from Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences:

- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Tampering with Serial Number of a Firearm
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
- Resist Peace Officer

He was released on an Undertaking as mandated by the Criminal Code.

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