The two men involved in the standoff with police on July 17, 2017 in Portage la Prairie have now been charged with a number of offences.

According to RCMP Francis Markus Beaulieu, 27, from Portage la Prairie, is facing 12 charges, including Uttering Threats, Resist/Obstruct Peace Officer, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, and numerous firearm charges.

Joel John Beaudin, 27, from Portage la Prairie, is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine and Fail to Comply with Recognizance.

Police say that the investigation is continuing and it is possible that more charges against the pair could be laid.

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