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2 charged in Regina with gun-related offences

Two men are facing multiple charges including possession of a firearm without a license, and unsafe storage of a firearm after an investigation by Regina police. File / Global News

Two Regina men are facing charges after an investigation by officers from Regina Police Service, property crimes unit and patrol officers regarding a firearm-related offence.

The investigation led officers to a home on the 1200-block of Cameron Street around 1:30 a.m., where three male suspects were taken into custody without incident.

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While searching the home, police said they found a firearm along with ammunition.

One of the men was released from custody after the investigation.

Gerald Keenatch, 24, is facing charges of possession of a firearm knowing he is not the holder of license to possess it, possession of a firearm while prohibited, possession of ammunition while prohibited, possession of a prohibited device (over capacity magazine), and unsafe storage of a firearm contrary to regulations

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Francis Desjarlais, 21, is charged with possession of a firearm not being the holder of the license, possession of a prohibited device (over capacity magazine) and unsafe storage of a firearm contrary to regulations.

Keenatch and Desjarlais are scheduled for provincial court on Monday at 9:30 a.m.

 

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