RCMP seize 19 weapons, thousands of rounds of ammo in central P.E.I.
CBC
The execution of a search warrant at a Springfield, P.E.I., home on Wednesday has led to several charges against a 33-year-old man, Prince District RCMP said in a news release.
A total of 19 weapons were seized, including 17 shotguns and rifles and what police called "two restricted hand guns." Officers also found "thousands of rounds of ammunition" as well as a machine designed to reload ammunition into weapons.
"Many of the weapons were loaded and not stored safely," RCMP said in the news release, issued Thursday morning.
"This is a significant seizure of weapons and ammunition, randomly placed throughout a home and easily accessible," Supt. Kevin Lewis, the acting commanding officer of the RCMP in Prince Edward Island, was quoted as saying in the release.
The man who was the focus of the search warrant was charged with:
He will remain in custody until a court appearance, the news release said.
"This seizure of firearms greatly contributes to making the Island a safer place," Lewis was quoted as saying.
The search operation involved Prince District RCMP as well as RCMP Provincial General Investigation Services officers.
Premier Danielle Smith will attend the second inauguration of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump in January, her office has confirmed.
Multiple major B.C. Ferries sailings have been cancelled for Christmas Day due to an incoming storm.
As Dr. Hai Nguyen entered the operating room last week, he couldn't shake the feeling of performing in front of an audience.
Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham has a prediction: some day, a Manitoba premier will agree to create a new funding formula for cities that includes some form of growth revenue.
Children and seniors in the community of Qu'Appelle, Sask., excitedly packaged up food hampers this holiday season.
It's Christmas on P.E.I., a time to reflect, gather with family and friends, and hopefully eat lots of delicious food after the gifts are unwrapped.
Premier Danielle Smith will attend the second inauguration of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump in January, her office has confirmed.
Multiple major B.C. Ferries sailings have been cancelled for Christmas Day due to an incoming storm.
Multiple major B.C. Ferries sailings have been cancelled for Christmas Day due to an incoming storm.
A 51-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a man in North York earlier this month, Toronto police say.
Canada's premiers are calling on the federal government to extend the deadline for claiming charitable donations on tax returns through to the end of February.