Shotgun, drugs, stolen documents seized in search of North End home: WPS
Posted October 18, 2022 3:26 pm.
Winnipeg police say they seized a weapon, drugs and stolen items from a home in the city’s North End on Monday.
Two arrests were made: a 34-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman.
Police say the search of the home on Redwood Avenue near Aikins Street was conducted by the guns and gangs unit as part of a drug investigation.
WPS says it seized a sawed-off shotgun, 21 grams of methamphetamine (estimated street value of $1000) and three grams of fentanyl (estimated street value of $600).
Police also allegedly seized stolen identity documents and cheques that were previously reported stolen.
The 34-year-old suspect is facing 21 charges, including possession of a scheduled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
He was detained in custody.
The 19-year-old woman is facing 12 charges. She was released on an Undertaking, per the Criminal Code.
