Steinbach RCMP are reporting that a 54-year-old male suspect has recently been arrested and charged in connection to an investigation involving illegal firearms activity.
On July 17, 2023, Steinbach RCMP, with support from Manitoba Conservation, started an investigation into illegal firearms activity.
On July 26, Steinbach RCMP, with the assistance of the Steinbach General Investigative Section (GIS), executed a search warrant on a residence located on Hanover Street in Steinbach. As a result of the search, police recovered a restricted 9mm Ruger pistol, which was later identified as one stolen from the RM of Ste. Anne in July of 2022.
RCMP report that 54-year-old Shane Sebelley was arrested in connection to this investigation. Sebelley, who also had outstanding warrants out of Alberta, was charged with five firearms offences under the Criminal Code, including unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm with readily available ammunition, possession of a restricted firearm without a license, possession of a weapon obtained by crime, unsafe storage/transportation of a firearm and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Police say that Shane Sebelley has been remanded into custody and will appear before a Provincial Court judge at a future date.
