Firearm – Arrest: C22-280090

Released: December 2, 2022 at 11:06 a.m.

On December 2, 2022, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Central District General Patrol officers arrested a male, seizing a loaded .40 calibre Sig Sauer handgun during a traffic stop.

Officers were patrolling the Dufferin neighbourhood when they conducted a traffic stop on a taxi cab at Arlington Street and Selkirk Avenue. A male passenger was confirmed to have an outstanding warrant and taken into custody when the firearm was discovered in his possession.

A 33-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing the following charges:

- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm

- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized

- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition

- Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle

- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 2

- Highway Traffic Act infraction

- Warrant for failing to attend Ident

 He remains in police custody.

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