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Two teens arrested with fake gun in Saskatoon: police

Two teenagers are facing weapons-related charges after police arrested them with a fake gun in Saskatoon. File / Global News

Saskatoon police have laid weapons-related charges after arresting two teenagers with a fake gun.

A man reported two people flashed a handgun in the 400-block of Forrester Road at roughly 5:40 p.m. on April 25.

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Officers said they took two 14-year-old boys, who matched the suspect descriptions, into custody at a nearby business.

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The weapon was found to be an imitation handgun, according to police.

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Both teens are charged with carrying a weapon dangerous to the public peace, carrying a concealed weapon, and possession of a prohibited weapon.

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They are scheduled to appear in Saskatoon provincial court at a later date.

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