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Open liquor and firearms seized during traffic stop

A Monday night traffic stop in Portage la Prairie saw one male arrested and the seizure of loaded firearms and open liquor

RCMP say that an officer spotted a vehicle without licence plates around 9:30 pm in the community and conducted a traffic stop. As the officer approached the vehicle two shotgun shells were seen on the floor behind the drivers seat. The driver was unable to produce a licence or other identification and provided a false name.

When the vehicle was searched two loaded firearms were found along with a extendable baton which is considered a prohibited weapon.

Items seized during traffic stop (Submitted | Manitoba RCMP)

The suspect continued to provide officers a false name but was eventually identified. Once officers knew who the suspect was they learned that he was on conditions to not possess firearms, drink alcohol and abide by a curfew.

27-year-old Jordon James McIvor from Sandy Bay First Nation was charged for his alleged involvement with three counts of Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose , Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, two counts of Obstruct Peace Officer, two counts of Unsafe Storage of Firearms, Possession of a Firearm Knowing Possession is Unauthorized and five counts of Failure to Comply.

McIvor also was charged for not having a driver’s licence and having open liquor in a vehicle.

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