SWIFT CURRENT — Utilizing resources from multiple policing branches, a search warrant was executed in relation to an ongoing illegal firearms possession investigation recently.
On May 31, members of the Swift Current Municipal General Investigation Section, Saskatchewan RCMP Critical Incident Program, Swift Current RCMP Traffic Services Unit, Swift Current Police Dog Services, and Saskatchewan RCMP’s Swift Current Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team attended a home on the 200 block of Seventh Avenue in Swift Current.
"Upon police arrival, officers located an adult male outside of the residence and arrested him without incident," said RCMP in a media release. A woman inside the home was also taken into custody after officers called out for any remaining occupants to leave the building. She was ultimately released without charges laid.
Police were on scene for some time, due to the nature of the investigation.
"For approximately 90 minutes, officers took steps to ensure the residence was clear of any other remaining occupants or unforeseen threats that may impact the safety of the officers or community members," RCMP said. "To do this, officers used verbal de-escalation skills with potential occupants inside the residence and deployed several non-lethal tools such as horns, sirens and flashbangs."
As a result of the incident, no shots were fired and no injuries resulted.
Theoren Delmage, 29, of Swift Current was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of ammunition while prohibited, and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
He is scheduled to make his first appearance on these charges in Swift Current Provincial Court later this morning.
Police investigation continues, and anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact the Swift Current Municipal RCMP at (306) 778-4870 or through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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