Firearm – Arrest: C24-258801

Released: November 5, 2024 at 10:54 a.m.

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On November 5, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service’s North District responded to the report of a male seen with a firearm inside a hotel in the 700 block of Main Street.

As police arrived, the suspect male attempted to hide in a suite and was taken into custody. He was in possession of a sawed-off rifle, 45 grams of methamphetamine (worth approximately $2,000), as well as drug trafficking items.

A 40-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing the following charges and is awaiting further disposition.

  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
  • Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
  • Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order x 2
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

Nobody was injured or threatened during this incident.

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