Loaded shotgun in vehicle part of gun seizure in Innisfail: RCMP

Two men from Innisfail are facing multiple weapons charges in connection with the search of a vehicle and a home in Innisfail on Aug. 26.

In a news release Wednesday, RCMP said the incident began around 2:30 a.m. when Innisfail officers initiated a check on a suspicious vehicle. Mounties took two men into custody, and seized a loaded shotgun and ammunition that were in the vehicle. Police said both men were on court-ordered firearms prohibitions at the time of their arrest.

According to RCMP, the Priority Crimes Task Force was called in after the search of the vehicle, which led to a search of a home in Innisfail later that morning.  RCMP report they found an SKS rifle, brass knuckles and more ammunition inside the home.

Brandon Jonathan Mulrooney, 21, has been charged with six counts of possession of a loaded weapon in a vehicle; seven counts of possession of a weapon contrary to prohibition; two counts of possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition; possession of a firearm without a license; and possession of a controlled substance.

Vincent Luigino Vanin, 25, has been charged with six counts of possession of a loaded weapon in a vehicle and eight counts of breach of recognizance.

Both men will appear in Red Deer court Sept. 19.