News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, September 14, 2016    Drugs and Guns Investigation – Arrests: R16-65500 After a lengthy investigation initiated by the West District Community Support Unit, five adults have been arrested and face a variety of drug and firearm related offences.     On September 13, 2016, investigators obtained a Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA) search warrant for a residence in the 200 block of Newton Avenue. With the assistance of the Tactical Support Team and District 3 Community Support Unit, police executed the search warrant. As a result, investigators made numerous seizures which included the following:  - Small quantities of heroin, methadone and Oxycotin pills  - Approximately $3,000 in cash  - 11 long guns (2 SKS semi-automatic rifles, shotguns, high-powered rifles)  - Semi-automatic handgun  - Over 600 rounds of assorted ammunition     The 5 adult males arrested were between the ages of 30 and 54. They face a variety of charges including:  - Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon  - Possess Weapon for Dangerous Purpose  - Possess Weapon Obtained by Crime  - Unsafe Storage of Firearm x 4  - Possess Proceeds of Crime  - Possess Goods Obtained by Crime  - CDSA (4.1) Methadone  - CDSA (4.1) Heroin  - CDSA (4.1) Oxycotin     Only one accused was detained in custody. The remainder were released on a Promise to Appear.               For further information contact either:  Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer  Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer  Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs    Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe.    Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.