Saskatoon 16-year-old arrested after officers seize gun, weapons parts from home: police
A 16-year-old Saskatoon boy was arrested as part of a joint Canada Border Services-Saskatoon Police Service investigation that saw a gun and multiple weapons parts seized in a home in Saskatoon.
Earlier this month, border services officers in Vancouver intercepted a suspicious package destined to a Saskatoon address, according to a news release. Officers discovered two gun barrels and two overcapacity 9 mm magazines prohibited in Canada.
Police said the items were packaged to appear as a commonly used construction tool.
On Sept. 13, officers executed a search warrant on the 2500 block of Albert Avenue. They seized a loaded, sawed-off .22 calibre rifle, ammo, an 83 mm barrel, a 102 mm barrel, two 15-round capacity magazines and some bear spray, police said.
The 16-year-old was arrested on scene and charged with:
Careless use or storage of a firearm.
Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition.
Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose.
Carrying a concealed weapon.
Unauthorized possession of a firearm.
Importing a prohibited device to Canada.
The accused was released on conditions and the investigation is still ongoing.