On May 12, the Thompson RCMP recovered a sawed-off shotgun in both Thompson and Split Lake, respectively. 

 

In Thompson, a sawed-off shotgun was recovered in the Burntwood Trailer Court after being located by a residential property owner in their back yard. 

 

In Split Lake, a sawed-off shotgun was recovered along with shotgun ammunition from a residence in that community.  A 18 year-old man from Split Lake was arrested and faces multiple firearms charges as well as multiple breaches of a court order.  The investigation is ongoing.

 

Anyone with information on these sawed-off shotguns can call the Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.