SASKATOON — The Saskatoon Police Service Crime Reduction Team executed a warrant Wednesday that resulted in the seizure of weapons and ammunition, including a pipe bomb, that has led to the arrest of three people.
On March 16, at approximately 9:15 p.m., the SPS Tactical Support Unit executed a warrant in the 200 block of Fairmont Drive. Officers arrested two men ages 31 and 63, and a 41-year-old woman, without further incident.
Once inside, investigators began a search and located a “pipe bomb” explosive incendiary device. The SPS Explosive Disposal Unit was called in to take control of the device safely.
As a result of this investigation, CRT investigators seized the following:
- $160 cash
- 1 pipe bomb (explosive incendiary device)
- 1 rifle with ammunition
- 1 shotgun with ammunition
- 32 grams powdered cocaine
- Various other ammunition
- Ballistic soft body armour
All three individuals are charged with numerous firearms, ammunition, possession of an explosive device and drug related charges.