Two young people have been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and carrying a concealed weapon.

Thompson RCMP responded to a weapons complaint Tuesday, where it was reported that two youth were in possession of a handgun. Officers responded, and placed both under arrest. An air pistol was located in the waistband of one of the youth, and further investigation determined that both had been in possession. Both have been released.

Constable Sandy Deibert, from the Thompson RCMP detachment, spoke to Arctic Radio News and said "Everyone needs to be aware that BB guns are considered to be firearms under the Criminal Code if they are used in a criminal or negligent manner. If used improperly, the RCMP will lay charges. More importantly, it is very difficult for our officers to distinguish between a real or fake firearm, which could lead to a dangerous situation. We urge everyone to use and store all firearms, including BB guns in a safe and secure manner"

She added that officers will treat any incident of a weapon as a real weapon until proven otherwise.

Below is a picture of the gun that was seized by police.