Two male suspects were recently arrested and charged in connection to the seizure of numerous firearms and drugs from a residence in Swan River, Manitoba.
Swan River RCMP, with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, the RCMP Remote Piloted Aircraft Section, and RCMP Police Service Dog Flex and his handler, recently executed a search warrant at a home located on 1st Street South in the community.
When police entered the residence, two male occupants were located and taken into custody.
Police subsequently searched the residence and located five firearms, as well as six BB and Airsoft guns, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, ammunition, knives (straight blade, retractable, and fold-out), machetes, brass knuckles, and a crossbow. Unstamped cigarettes were also located.
RCMP report that the two male suspects, ages 77 and 31, were arrested on firearms charges and possession for the purpose of trafficking. Members noted that both suspects were released from custody pending a court date.
