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3 facing charges after Saskatoon police seize sawed-off rifle

Meth and a sawed-off rifle were seized by Saskatoon police during the arrest of three men this past long weekend. File / Global News

Saskatoon police say three men are facing multiple gun charges after a sawed-off rifle was seized over the long weekend.

Officers were walking near the intersection of 20th Street East and 3rd Avenue South at roughly 6:50 p.m. CT on Aug. 4, when they spotted a 20-year-old man wanted on several outstanding warrants.

Police said he was arrested and had meth in his possession.

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Two other men, 26 and 27, were also arrested at the scene. Police searched their backpack and found a sawed-off rifle, ammunition, as well as break-and-enter tools.

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The three men are facing 19 firearms-related charges, possession of break-and-enter tools, and numerous breach charges.

The 20-year-old man is also charged with possession of meth.

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