Winnipeg Police raided two homes in different areas of the city on Thursday, January 11, 2018, and in the process seized multiple weapons and $81,000.00 in illicit drugs and cash

In the first incident, officers were told about “suspicious activity” occurring at a residence in the 200 block of Chalmers Avenue East. Police were told that a handgun and drugs were seen in the suite.

Officers from the street crime unit obtained a warrant and while executing it they found the loaded handgun, $30,000 worth of cocaine, $25,000 worth of Methamphetamine and $15,000 in cash.

28-year-old Tyion Policarpo was arrested and charged for his alleged involvement with a number of weapons and drug offences as well as Fail to comply with conditions of Undertaking.

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The second incident took place at an apartment in the 3300 block of Pembina Highway. Police were called about a man being threatened in an apartment.

When officers arrived they found two men in the suite along with $26,000 in methamphetamine and a loaded shotgun.

50-year-old Mario Trunzo was arrested and charged for his involvement with uttering threats and a number of firearm and drug-related offences.

Trunzo was detained in custody.

The second male, in his 50’s, was also charged with weapon and drug offences but he was released on a promise to appear in court.

-Staff-

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