As the result of a recent traffic stop in the community of Manigotagan, three male suspects were arrested and charged after RCMP discovered a loaded firearm in the vehicle.
Powerview RCMP recently responded to a weapons complaint in the community of Manigotagan. While patrolling the area, officers conducted a traffic stop and recognized the male driver of the vehicle as a person with an outstanding warrant. As the officer was placing the driver under arrest, another traffic stop was being conducted nearby with assistance from Hollow Water First Nation Safety Officers.
Police say that two male suspects from the second vehicle were arrested. Officers noted that when searching the vehicle, a loaded firearm was discovered.
RCMP report that as a result of these traffic stops, 28-year-old Cole Arthurson from Selkirk, 34-year-old Kyle Clarke from Winnipeg, and 28-year-old Keanu Simard from Hollow Water, were arrested.
Members noted that all three individuals are facing charges of a number of firearm-related offences in connection to this incident.
