Winnipeg Police have arrested and charged a 28-year-old male after spotting him trying to smoke narcotics with a glass pipe.
When officers approach the male around 6:30 pm Thursday night, March 18, 2021, near Vaughn Street they noticed the handgrip to what they thought was a pistol in an open backpack.
A search of the backpack uncovered a loaded Ruger Mini-14, .223 calibre rifle with a high-capacity magazine as well as a five inch knife.
Phung Minh Nguyen was charged for his alleged involvement with:
- Possess Weapon Dangerous to Public Peace x 2
- Carry Concealed Weapon x 2
- Possess Contrary to Prohibition Order x 2
- Possession of a Prohibited Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Careless Use of a Firearm
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