As a result from a recent search of a rural property south of Steinbach, RCMP are reporting that three stolen motor vehicles, one stolen motorcycle and a stolen license plate were recovered.
Police say that some of the stolen vehicles had numerous car parts removed which is indicative that the property was being utilized as a chop shop.
Also recovered during the search was a unsafely stored loaded high powered rifle.
Police noted that a Police Service Dog was injured during the search by a large dog. The attacking dog was shot by officers and died as result.
RCMP report that a 41-year-old Hanover man was arrested and faces charges of possession of stolen property and unsafe storage of a firearm.
