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Traffic stop by Winnipeg police nets weapons, meth

A man fleeing police on a bicycle was later found to be carrying weapons and meth. Global News / File

A man was taken into police custody Friday afternoon, after being found with weapons and a small quantity of meth.

Police attempted to stop the man near Sargent Avenue and Langside Street after seeing him break a traffic law on a bicycle.

The suspect took off but was chased down by police on foot and eventually stopped in the 500 block of Furby Avenue.

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Police said the man had a knife on him, but was taken into custody without incident.

The suspect is known is police.

A search also yielded a can of bear spray and 3.5 grams of methamphetamine.

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Cory Jason Carvajal, 33, is facing weapons and drugs charges.

He was detained in custody.

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