NORTH BATTLEFORD – A 16-year-old youth was arrested after police found him in possession of prohibited sawed-off rifle on Wednesday.
According to Battlefords RCMP, members of the North Battleford Gang Task Force were on a proactive patrol when they located a youth breaching multiple conditions. He is now charged with possession of a prohibited firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm contrary to an order, careless use of a firearm, possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number, and failing to comply with release conditions.
The youth was held in custody and made his first court appearance on Thursday.
The North Battleford Gang Task Force are actively involved in a local crime reduction initiative with the Battlefords Crime Reduction Team, Traffic Services, and other support units. This initiative involves direct and proactive enforcement in an effort to combat the most serious crime in the area.
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