A 21-year-old man faces firearms-related charges following a disturbance call on Friday.
According to a release, the Saskatoon Police Service arrested a man after being called to the intersection of Avenue P South and 20th Street West for a report of a fight in progress on March 31.
“The caller indicated a man and a woman were fighting near the intersection,” stated police. “Upon arrival officers located two people, who were taken into custody, without further incident.”
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The SPS stated the man was identified as having outstanding Criminal Code warrants and was arrested and searched. Police say they discovered that he was carrying a sawed-off shotgun inside a backpack.
The man is charged with carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a prohibited weapon knowing its possession is unauthorized, careless use/storage of a firearm, and breach of conditions.
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The female was released without charges.
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