After executing a search warrant this past weekend at a residence in Mitchell, Manitoba, Steinbach RCMP seized several firearms and weapons.
On December 4, 2011, at approximately 2am, Steinbach RCMP responded to a domestic dispute on Oakenwald Crescent in Mitchell, Manitoba.
RCMP report that one adult male and female were subsequently arrested for obstructing a peace officer and while they remained in custody, police obtained information regarding the existence of illegal firearms and other weapons in the residence.
Steinbach RCMP executed a search warrant on the residence and discovered the air quality in the residence to pose a serious health risk to police officers conducting the search. The Steinbach Fire Department was called to assist and they were able to provide appropriate breathing apparatuses for police to continue the search.
As a result of the completed search, police located and seized one handgun, along with two other rifles and several other weapons such as brass knuckles, pepper spray, nunchuks, knives and swords.
The adult male has been charged for resisting arrest along with eight weapons related offences. He has been remanded into custody and will make his first court appearance at the Winnipeg Provincial Court. The adult female is facing charges of resisting arrest and obstructing a peace officer. She has been released on conditions and is to appear in Steinbach Provincial Court at a later date.
Police say that the names are not being released at this time in order to protect the identity of the children in the residence.
