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Man facing charges after Prince Albert police seize sawed-off rifle in backpack

Prince Albert police charged a 27-year-old man after a sawed-off rifle was found in a backpack this past weekend. File / Global News

Prince Albert police said they have charged a 27-year-old man with multiple gun charges after a complaint this past weekend.

A firearms call in the 300-block of 13th Street East was received on July 28.

A Prince Albert man was found on 12th Street and arrested by officers.

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A backpack, which contained a sawed-off rifle, was seized from the man.

He is scheduled to make his first Prince Albert provincial court appearance Monday.

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