On December 1, 2010, at about 8:30am, RCMP executed two search warrants simultaneously as a result of an integrated weapons trafficking investigation.
Powerview and Selkirk RCMP were assisted by the National Weapons Enforcement Support Team (NWEST).
The accused’s residence and outbuildings, located in the RM of Alexander, were searched, along with a hunting and fishing supply store, situated on Sagkeeng FN. The supply store is owned by the accused.
As a result of the search, numerous non-restricted and restricted firearms including pistols, rifles and shotguns were seized.
31-year-old Cory Seymour of Beaconia, Manitoba, has been arrested and charged for numerous firearms related offences including weapons trafficking, tampering with serial number of a firearm and careless storage of both restricted and non-restricted firearms.
Seymour has been remanded into custody and ordered to appear in Winnipeg Provincial Court on December 3, 2010.
The investigation continues.
Sgt. Rob Lasson
Powerview RCMP Detachment
(204) 999-1404
