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Saskatoon police find guns, meth in bag after report of ‘suspicious’ man on Christmas

A wanted man was arrested with loaded guns and meth in the North Industrial area of Saskatoon on Christmas Day. File / Global News

Saskatoon police say a wanted man was arrested with loaded guns and methamphetamine on Christmas Day.

Officers were called to a business in the 800-block of 46th Street East at roughly 4 p.m. on Dec. 25.

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According to a press release, an unknown man was reported acting “suspiciously” inside a North Industrial business before leaving on foot.

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A man who matched the suspect description was located in the area.

Officers said he was carrying a bag that was found to contain two sawed-off rifles, a knife and meth.

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The 20-year-old man now faces 19 charges.

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He also had outstanding warrants, police said.

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