PIERCELAND - A man is facing several firearms-related charges following a seizure.
On Jan. 21, Pierceland RCMP were working to locate a 23-year-old wanted man.
He was wanted for failing to appear in court on charges laid after a firearms discharge that took place in Pierceland on Oct. 27, 2024.
RCMP officers located the suspect in a vehicle in Mudie Lake.
As a result of the investigation, Pierceland RCMP located and seized a sawed-off riffle, a sawed-off shotgun, and a machete.
The suspect has been charged with:
- 1 count, possession of restricted weapon without licence;
- 1 count, possession of firearm with tampered serial number;
- 1 count, possession of firearm while unauthorized;
- 2 counts, possession of firearm in a motor vehicle;
- 2 counts, careless use of a firearm;
- 3 counts, possession of weapon contrary to court order;
- 3 counts, fail to comply with probation order; and
- 1 count, fail to comply with release order.
He appeared in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on Jan. 23 where he was remanded into custody until his next scheduled appearance on Feb. 5.
