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Saskatoon police seize firearms, explosives during execution of search warrant

Saskatoon Police said during a search investigators found a “pipe bomb” explosive incendiary device. Saskatoon Police / Supplied

The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) Crime Reduction Team (CRT) seized a number of items during the execution of a search warrant on Wednesday, including a pipe bomb and ammunition.

According to a release, the SPS Tactical Support Unit executed a warrant in the 200 block of Fairmont Drive at 9:15 p.m.

A 41-year-old woman and two men, ages 31 and 63, were arrested without further incident.

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SPS said during a search investigators found a “pipe bomb” explosive incendiary device.

The SPS Explosive Disposal Unit was called in to take control of the device safely, according to the release.

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The release said CRT investigators also seized $160 cash, a rifle with ammunition, one shotgun with ammunition, 32 grams of powdered cocaine, various other ammunition and ballistic soft body armour.

All three people are facing a number of charges related to firearms, ammunition, possession of an explosive device and drug-related offences.

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