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Weapons, drug charges laid
A 29-year-old Winnipeg man is facing numerous weapons and drug charges after police raided a home in the 2200 block of Gallagher Avenue on Tuesday afternoon.
Sheldon Lee West was arrested after police seized two modified shotguns, a modified rifle, numerous rounds of ammunition and magazines, bear spray, two machetes, marijuana with a street value of $320, cash and assorted drug paraphernalia. West was arrested at 2:45 p.m. in the 1400 block of Logan Avenue.
The investigation was a joint effort of District 3 police, the street crime unit, the tactical support team, the canine unit, crisis negotiators and the National Weapons Enforcement Support Team.
West remains in custody.
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition May 24, 2012 A7
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