A teen was taken into custody for a weapons-related offense.

 

On Friday evening, the Thompson RCMP was notified of a man in possession of a large gun on the Millennium Trail in the Westwood area.

 

Multiple police officers arrived on the scene and found a 17-year-old from Thompson in possession of two BB guns, one being a replica assault rifle and other a replica handgun.

 

The youth was found in breach of a court order and was subsequently taken into police custody.

 

The investigation is ongoing.