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Manitoba weapons raid leads to dozens of charges, RCMP say

Weapons seized by Moose Lake RCMP. Manitoba RCMP

Three suspects face dozens charges between them after a raid at a home on Mosakahiken Cree Nation Oct. 4, Manitoba RCMP say.

Officers seized two loaded firearms as well as ammunition, other weapons and contraband at the scene.

A 24-year-old man faces the most charges, with a whopping 10 counts of weapons possession, plus charges for unsafe storage, tampering with a serial number on a firearm, failure to comply and possessing a prohibited weapon knowing possession is unauthorized.

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The other two men, 22 and 26, face seven and nine similar charges, respectively. All three remain in custody.

A fourth suspect was also arrested at the scene, but she was later released without charges.

Moose Lake RCMP continue to investigate.

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