Man arrested after weapons trafficking investigation

A Winnipeg man is facing charges after Mounties were told he was using someone else’s firearms licence to buy guns, and buying illegal weapons from outside Canada.

Selkirk RCMP launched an investigation into weapons trafficking after learning about the allegations in late September. After obtaining search warrants, police raided three properties in Winnipeg and the rural municipalities of St. Andrews and Armstrong on Jan. 8, seizing multiple guns.

A 43-year-old male was arrested and released on conditions. He will be facing charges that include weapons trafficking, unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of a prohibited weapon knowing its possession is unauthorized and possession of a gun knowing its possession is unauthorized.

Selkirk Mounties continue to investigate, with the help of the RCMP’s national weapons enforcement support team.