(St. John’s, NL), January 12, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) seized weapons, and arrested a man and a woman in St. John’s on Monday evening.

On Monday, January 11, 2021, just before 9:30 pm, members of the RNC CID and the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) descended on a residence in the capital city to execute a warrant in connection with an ongoing investigation. Following entry to the home, investigators seized 4 firearms and various ammunition.

As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old man has been charged with unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, carelessly using a firearm or ammunition, breach of firearms regulations, and other firearms offences. A 28-year-old woman was also charged with multiple firearms offences, including carelessly using a firearm or ammunition, breach of firearms regulations, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. In addition, a 34-year-old man was arrested for being unlawfully at large, and a 26-year-old man was arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant. The accused have been held to appear in Provincial Court.

This investigation remains active, and investigators ask that anyone with information please contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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RNC File #: 21-529

 

Cst. James Cadigan #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
Media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658