3D-Printed Firearm/Weapon Manufacturing – Arrest: R24-44955

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In September 2024, The Winnipeg Police Service’s Firearms Investigation and Enforcement Unit (FIEU) began an investigation regarding an individual believed to be manufacturing firearms and weapons using a 3D printer.

On September 26, at approximately 8:00 a.m., FIEU investigators, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Unit, the Guns & Gangs Unit, and Community Support Units from the Central and East Districts, arrested the adult male suspect and executed a search warrant for a linked residence in the 400 block of Beresford Avenue.

Investigators uncovered a fully operational 3D printing workshop within the suite and seized the following property as evidence:

  • 3D Printer x 2
  • Laptop Computer x 2
  • Desktop Computer
  • 3D-printed Baton
  • 3D-printed Electrical Discharge Device x 3 (in various states of production)
  • Various 3D-printed Parts
  • 3D-printed .22 Calibre Handgun
  • .22 Calibre Primers and Ammunition
  • Multiple 3D-printed Imitation Firearms (Missile Launcher, Machine Guns, Pistol)
  • Manufacturing Tools

Jay Jonathan MIKE, 40, of Winnipeg, is charged with the following offences:

  • Weapons Trafficking x 2
  • Possession of a Weapon
  • Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized x 3
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
  • Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 3
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

He was detained in custody.

The investigation by the Firearms Investigation and Enforcement Unit is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-3258, Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477), or online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org.

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