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Firearms, illegal cigarettes and a stolen e-bike seized in NB

Officers also located and seized 258 grams of methamphetamine, a conducted energy weapon and a sum of cash.
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Shown are the items seized by police.

NORTH BATTLEFORD - Two people are facing charges after police seized firearms, illegal cigarettes and a stolen e-bike. 

On Sept. 8, Saskatchewan RCMP’s North Battleford Crime Reduction Team (CRT) officers observed a man breaching court-ordered conditions in North Battleford. He was arrested. During his arrest, officers located and seized 258 grams of methamphetamine, a conducted energy weapon and a sum of cash.

As a result of continued investigation, North Battleford CRT and Battleford RCMP’s Gang Task Force (GTF) executed a search warrant at a home on 104 Street in North Battleford.

Officers located and seized three improvised firearms, illegal cigarettes, a sum of cash and an e-bike that had previously been reported as stolen.  

As a result of continued investigation, a 44-year-old man from North Battleford is charged with: possession for the purpose of trafficking; careless use/storage of a firearm; possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; carrying a concealed weapon; possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized; possession of prohibited weapon when knowing possession unauthorized; possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition; weapons possession contrary to order; fail to comply with release order; and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

As well, a 46-year-old woman from North Battleford is charged with: possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; possession for the purpose of trafficking. 

The two accused appeared in court in North Battleford on Sept. 10, 2024

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