Manitoba First Nations Police Service has arrested a 24-year-old Sandy Bay First Nation male after officers located firearms during a traffic stop in the community.
According to police they were conducting a routine traffic stop when they noticed open alcohol within the vehicle and the male passenger was seen wearing a ballistic vest.
A search of the vehicle located a sawed-off shotgun, ammunition and a ballistic helmet.
The passenger was charged for his alleged involvement with:
- Unsafe Storage of a Firearm•Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Restricted Firearm/Prohibited Weapon w/ammunition without a licence
- Possession of a restricted firearm/prohibited weapon when Unauthorized
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose•Possession of Body Armour
- Unauthorized possession of a Firearm/Prohibited Weapon/Restricted Weapon
The male was remanded in custody.
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