Winnipeg police say a traffic stop in the downtown area on Wednesday led to two arrests as well as the seizure of a firearm.
At 7 p.m., police say they were patrolling downtown when they conducted what they called a high-risk traffic stop in the 500 block of Arlington Street.
Police say the vehicle they pulled over was suspected in a previous firearm-related incident, still under investigation.
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Two men were taken into custody as a result of the stop and police say one of the accused was carrying a satchel containing a handgun with a high-capacity magazine holding live ammunition.
A 28-year-old from Winnipeg is facing numerous firearm-related charges and has been detained in custody.
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