Three people are in custody after Manitoba RCMP raided a Misipawistik Cree Nation home as part of an ongoing firearms investigation.
Officers from the Grand Rapids detachment searched the home Friday and seized a rifle, ammunition, crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
Three suspects — two of whom were wanted on outstanding warrants — were arrested at the scene, police said.
A 17-year-old is facing charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, obstructing a peace officer and two counts of failing to comply.
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Another suspect, a 19-year-old man, has been charged with similar offences, as well as a raft of weapons charges, including careless use of a firearm.
The third man, 25, was taken into custody due to an outstanding warrant.
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RCMP continue to investigate.
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