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RCMP seize 200 bottles of liquor in northern Manitoba search

Manitoba RCMP say they seized hundreds of bottles of liquor in the search of a home. Manitoba RCMP

Police in northern Manitoba say they seized more than 200 bottles of liquor, along with illicit drugs and a pair of loaded handguns, during a search at a Bunibonibee Cree Nation home.

RCMP from the Oxford House detachment were called to the home around 6:50 p.m. Thursday to support First Nation Safety Officers and a band constable.

A search of the residence — which police said was supposed to be unoccupied — uncovered $64,000 in liquor and other contraband. The three people inside were arrested.

Firearms seized by Manitoba RCMP. Manitoba RCMP

A 25-year-old Winnipeg man is facing 15 charges, among them multiple weapons offences as well as failing to comply with probation.

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The other two suspects, a 33-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, both from Bunibonibee, also face numerous charges — a total of 18 between them — of weapons offences, failing to surrender and cocaine possession.

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All three are in custody, RCMP said, as the investigation continues with the help of the Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team.

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