Three people are facing 44 firearm charges after the driver of a stolen vehicle attempted to evade police last week.
Saskatoon police officers spotted the vehicle at around 1 p.m. CT on July 25 in the 1500-block of Lorne Avenue.
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Officers said attempts were made to stop the vehicle, however, the driver evaded them at high speeds.
The Saskatoon police air support unit (ASU) was utilized and the vehicle was seen leaving city limits.
Two people left the vehicle near Range Road 3040 and attempted to hide in some bushes, but were arrested.
Shortly after 4 p.m., RCMP took the 38-year-old alleged driver of the vehicle into custody near Watrous, Sask., with the help of ASU.
Police seized two sawed-off firearms and ammunition.
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Michael Basaraba, 38, Dana Farrell Blackie, 40 and Jennafer Nicole Lane, 26, were all found to have outstanding warrants.
They are facing numerous charges including careless use of a firearm, possession of a dangerous weapon and carrying a concealed weapon.
Basaraba is also charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, dangerous driving, evading police and possession of firearms contrary to order.
The accused are scheduled to make their next court appearances on Thursday.
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