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Traffic stop leads to gun charges for RM of Rockwood man: Manitoba RCMP

A 32-year-old man from the RM of Rockwood is facing a number of gun-related charges after a raid Saturday. RCMP Handout

A traffic stop has led to a number of gun charges for a Manitoba man.

A pickup truck driver was first arrested when police say an officer noticed a gun in the truck after pulling him over on Highway 7 in the RM of Rockwood shortly before 3:30 p.m. Friday.

A further search of the truck found two more guns, one of which was prohibited, say police.

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Police say a utility trailer pulled by the truck was also found to be stolen from Winnipeg.

After investigating further, police raided a home in the RM of Rockwood Saturday where they say more stolen property was found as well as a number of guns and ammunition.

A 32-year-old man from the RM of Rockwood is facing a number of firearm and property-related charges. He has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in July.

Police continue to investigate.

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