Weapons/Drugs – Arrest: C22-245804

Released: October 24, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On October 22, at approximately 6:00 a.m, members of the Winnipeg Police Service’s West District General Patrol observed an adult male operating a bicycle with a hatchet attached to his backpack.

Officers made contact with the suspect male and safely placed him under arrest.

The suspect was found to be in possession of the following items, which were seized as evidence:

- Approximately 276 grams of Methamphetamine (Estimated Street Value = $13,800)
- Hatchet x 2
- Large Knife
- Scale
- Approximately $875 in currency

A 34-year-old male from Winnipeg is facing the following charges:

- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Methamphetamine)
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition x 2
- Possession of a Weapon x 2

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

Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer
Constable Dani McKinnon, Public Information Officer
Constable Claude Chancy, Public Information Officer
Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs

Office: 204-986-3061
E-mail: WPS-PIO@winnipeg.ca

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