Winnipeg Police Service arrested a man Saturday morning, January 11, 2025, after discovering a sawed-off shotgun in a taxi.
Officers were investigating a serious incident in the 500 block of Furby Street when they interviewed a potential suspect in a taxi parked in front of the address. During the investigation, officers located a 12-gauge shotgun with an obliterated serial number within the taxi. A round of 12-gauge ammunition was also found on the man.
Further investigation determined the man was not involved in the initial incident being investigated.
The 22-year-old Winnipeg man was arrested and faces several firearms charges, including:
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Transport Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
He was released on an Appearance Notice as per the Criminal Code.
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