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Two adults, one youth arrested in Flora Avenue gun bust

A weapon seized by Winnipeg police. Winnipeg Police Service

The search of a Flora Avenue home on Nov. 6 has resulted in the arrest of two adults and a teenage girl by Winnipeg police.

Police said they seized a sawed-off .22 calibre Ruger rifle, a loaded revolver, a Remington 870 shotgun, various types of compatible ammunition, and various dismantled gun parts.

Weapons seized by Winnipeg police.
Weapons seized by Winnipeg police.

An estimated $600 in crack cocaine, as well as identity documents, were also found.

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A 33-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man face around a dozen firearm and drug trafficking charges apiece, while the 17-year-old girl has been charged with 16 offences.

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The woman was released on an appearance notice, while the other two suspects were detained in custody.

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