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Winnipeg Free Press - ONLINE EDITION

Bayonet rifle, sword seized during bust

Some rifle ammunition seized during a drug bust in the 100 block of Vivian Avenue.

MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

Some rifle ammunition seized during a drug bust in the 100 block of Vivian Avenue.

Police have seized a stun gun, bayonet rifle and sword in a bust at a Vivian Avenue home late Monday night.

The Winnipeg Police Service Street Crimes Unit executed a drug warrant at the house at about 11:10 p.m., along with officers from the National Weapons Enforcement Support Team. Police also seized a pellet rifle, a rifle and ammunition, plus a small amount of pot.

Public Information Officer Jason Michalyshen handles one of guns seized during a drug bust in the 100 block of Vivian Avenue last night.

Public Information Officer Jason Michalyshen handles one of guns seized during a drug bust in the 100 block of Vivian Avenue last night. (MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)

A 22-year-old man is charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, careless use of a firearm and ammunition, and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

A 23-year-old man is charged with unauthorized possession of a weapon and possessing a controlled drug or substance.

Both men were released on a promise to appear. Police did not release their names, and said they have links to street gangs.

Gabrielle.giroday@freepress.mb.ca

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