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RCMP not keeping ghost guns statistics as more of them turn up at crime scenes – National

Even as the technology to produce so-called “ghost guns” becomes less expensive and more widespread, the RCMP is not keeping records on how often the weapons are used in crimes across the country. Ghost guns are firearms without serial numbers that are assembled from individual parts or 3D printers. They …

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Winnipeg man arrested after reckless gunfire in stranger’s yard: WPS – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg police say they have arrested a man after multiple gunshots were heard on Logan Avenue at the start of the long weekend. On Friday, at 12:30 p.m. police say they went to the 700 block of Logan Avenue after multiple reports …

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Peterborough police pursuit utilizes spike belts, stun guns to arrest suspect

Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Etobicoke, Ont., man faces multiple charges following a police pursuit that began in Peterborough early Friday. Peterborough police said that at about 7 p.m., Peterborough County OPP informed them about a stolen vehicle in the area. Around 1 a.m., city police …

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Winnipeg man faces charges after selling, trading guns to gang member – Winnipeg

By Nicole Buffie Global News Posted May 18, 2023 11:36 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Winnipeg man is facing weapons charges after a lengthy investigation revealed he purchased and sold guns to a known gang member over the past two years. Winnipeg police say their …

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Shots fired at a civilian in the RM of Macdonald, suspect at large: RCMP – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Shots were fired at a civilian near a business on Laverendye Road, in the RM of Macdonald, Man., and the suspect is at large, RCMP say. On Friday at 6:45 a.m. Stonewall RCMP say they were advised of an off-road vehicle (ORV) …

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Canada’s police chiefs request urgent meeting with the premiers: ‘Policing is at a crossroad’

Canada’s police chiefs are sounding the alarm over public safety. In a letter obtained by Global News, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police said it urgently needs to meet with premiers from across the country to look at how to protect Canadians, police officers, and combat a spike in …

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Man arrested, loaded semi-automatic rifle seized: Winnipeg police – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 23-year-old man has been arrested and a loaded sawed-off semi-automatic rifle with a magazine containing ammunition was seized, Winnipeg police say. On Saturday, five minutes past noon, officers went to the area of Aikins Street and Mountain Avenue for the report …

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Real versus fake: how replica guns can pose real problems

A frightening school lockdown in Regina last month that led to weapons charges against a 13-year-old girl has reignited the conversation about how replica weapons can pose a real threat.  Regina police were called to F.W. Johnson Collegiate around 9:15 a.m. CST on Sept. 23 for a report that someone …

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