Three people are facing charges in relation to a firearms investigation police say led to the seizure of 17 firearms this weekend in Fort Smith. According to the report, the incident took place at a location where alleged gun activity occured involving different suspects.
Police said the incident initially involved a seizure of one firearm.
“On November 15th, Fort Smith RCMP were dispatched to an occurrence involving a person reported to be in possession of a firearm on Whipoorwill Crescent. Officers attended the scene and were able to resolve the situation and seize the involved firearm,” said police in an announcement issued today
According to the report, the property in Fort Smith was associated with alleged firearms offences in the past.
“Further investigation revealed several more firearms offences had occurred at the same location, involving other suspects. A search warrant was obtained and executed, resulting in the seizure of 16 firearms, many of which were unsafely stored and loaded with ammunition,” said RCMP.
A 68-year-old, a 47-year-old and a 23-year-old are now facing charges including:
Careless storage of firearms, contrary to section 86(1) of the Criminal Code
The 23-year-old suspect is facing additional charges including:
Possession of a firearm without a licence, contrary to section 91(1) of the Criminal Code
Careless handling of a firearm, contrary to section 86(1) of the Criminal Code
(2 counts) Failure to comply with a probation order, contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code
The 47-year old suspect is facing additional charges including:
Possession of a firearm without a licence, contrary to section 91(1) of the Criminal Code
Careless handling of a firearm, contrary to section 86(1) of the Criminal Code
Uttering threats, contrary to section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order, contrary to section 117.01(1) of the Criminal code
Pointing a firearm, contrary to section 87 of the Criminal Code
Assault with a weapon, contrary to section 267(a) of the Criminal Code
Officers reported that the 47-year old suspect appeared before a Justice of the Peace and was remanded into custody.
The 23-year old suspect and the 68-year old suspect were released to appear in court at a later date.
