Manitoba

Selkirk RCMP find weapons, meth, break-in tools during traffic stop

Three Winnipeggers face numerous charges after RCMP in Selkirk pulled over a vehicle on Friday and found weapons, meth and break-in tools.

3 Winnipeggers age 29 to 33 face charges, RCMP say

RCMP officers in Selkirk found a number of items in a vehicle during a traffic stop, including a gun, ammunition, other weapons, meth and break-in tools. (Submitted by RCMP)

Three Winnipeggers face numerous charges after RCMP in Selkirk pulled over a vehicle on Friday and found weapons, meth and break-in tools.

Police stopped a vehicle on Sophia Street around 3:15 a.m. and searched the vehicle.

The licence plates on the car were stolen and officers found a gun, ammunition, bear spray, knives and other weapons, meth and break-in tools.

The three Winnipeggers, age 29 to 33, were arrested. Charges include possession of meth, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possession of property obtained by crime.

They were taken into custody and are scheduled to appear in court on Monday. 

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