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VIDEO: Winnipeg police draw guns during morning rush hour traffic stop

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Dashcam video shows the conclusion of car pursuit in Winnipeg
Dashcam video shows the conclusion of car pursuit in Winnipeg – May 10, 2017

WINNIPEG — Officers surrounded a car during morning rush hour on Main Street Wednesday, with guns drawn. Video was captured of the traffic stop around 8:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of Main St.

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Officers had tried to stop the vehicle, but it fled before they were able to stop it a short distance later.

Police told Global News three people were taken into custody.

The driver, a 37-year-old woman is facing several charges:

  • Dangerous operation of motor vehicle
  • Flight whiled pursued
  • Fail to comply with probation x2
  • Possess marijuana
  • Possess meth
  • Disobey traffic control device x2
  • Drive without license/insurance

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