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High-risk search warrant at Saskatoon home yields guns, drugs

A man faces 25 firearm-related charges following a high-risk search warrant at a Saskatoon home Tuesday night. File / Global News

Police have laid numerous charges following the execution of a high-risk search warrant at a Saskatoon home on Tuesday.

An investigation by members of the integrated drug enforcement street team and guns and gangs unit led members to the residence in the 1500-block of Victoria Avenue at around 8:40 p.m. CT.

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The crisis negotiation team assisted with the warrant and after a short delay, two men exited the home.

A 24-year-old woman was found hiding in the attic.

Police seized five firearms, including three modified shotguns, and $270 in cash during their search.

A 42-year-old man is facing 25 firearm-related charges. He was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine, morphine and heroin.

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The woman was found to be wanted on 12 outstanding Criminal Code warrants out of Regina.

Both are expected to appear Wednesday afternoon in Saskatoon provincial court.

A 41-year-old man was not charged and has been released.

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