News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, January 9, 2017             Explosive Material Investigation - R17-0001337 Currently, members of the Winnipeg Police Service Major Crimes Unit, is involved in an on-going investigation into the trafficking and selling of emulsion explosives.     These explosives are described as flex tubes with metal crimped ends. They are approximately 1 inch thick and 12-14 inches long. They contain high explosives and are intended for blasting rock in mining settings.     Officers have since located and seized a quantity of these explosives within the City of Winnipeg.      Due to the on-going investigation, on January 6, 2017, officers executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 800 block of College Avenue. Numerous police resources were utilized to ensure public and officer safety. This particular investigation is continuing.     Should anyone be aware of or come across explosives of this nature, the item(s) should not be touched or handled in any way. CALL POLICE IMMEDIATELY.     If anyone has further information regarding this on-going investigation, please contact members of the Major Crimes Unit directly at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).             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.