A Winnipeg man is facing multiple charges after police say they found a trove of guns and ammunition at a home in the West End.
Police say the weapons were discovered early Tuesday morning after they were told a woman was being threatened and the suspect had access to guns.
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Multiple police units were sent to the area including the helicopter unit, and police say Air1 spotted a man behind a home placing several cases in the back of a vehicle.
An arrest has been made after we received a report of threats being made to a woman. A suspect male was placed under arrest. Officers discovered a number of firearms in the vehicle and subsequently more firearms and ammunition within the residence.https://t.co/bJs72AyHIh pic.twitter.com/SPGbgCuTBR
— Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) March 4, 2021
The man was arrested and police say officers found six guns including an M16 rifle, a semi-auto shotgun, a glock handgun, and multiple rounds of ammo.
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A 33-year-old man is facing 22 charges related to firearms and possessing body armour.
The Winnipeg police major crimes unit and guns and gangs unit is continuing to investigate.
