Firearms – Arrest: C22-29072

Released: February 11, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On February 10, 2022, members of the Guns & Gangs Unit, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of Gables Court (Kildare-Redonda neighbourhood) in relation to a firearms investigation.

A search of the residence revealed a loaded .22 calibre rifle with an obliterated serial number.

Joseph William SYS, a 44-year-old male of Winnipeg, was arrested within the residence and charged with the following offences:

- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of a Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 2
- Tampering with Serial Number of a Firearm
- Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition x 2
- Outstanding Warrant (Assault with a Weapon, Uttering Threats, Attempt to Obstruct Justice)

He was detained in custody.

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