A pair of Interlake men are facing charges following an investigation into illegal firearm possession, according to Manitoba RCMP.
Mounties say the arrests came after a pair of search warrants were executed in Stonewall and Gunton on Friday.
During the raids, officers allegedly seized two firearms, a crossbow, various types of ammunition, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia.
Two men, aged 61 and 36, are facing a handful of charges, including possession of a firearm without a licence, storage of a firearm contrary to regulations, and possession of a stolen firearm.
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Both are scheduled to appear in court on June 21, 2021.
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The investigation continues.
Gunton is approximately 47 km north of Winnipeg.
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