Man arrested in shopping mall with gun, knife and cocaine

A Winnipeg police vehicle is photographed at a scene in Winnipeg, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski)

A man has been arrested in a shopping mall in the 1200 block of St. Mary’s Road who was in possession of a handgun, ammunition, a knife and cocaine.

Police said on June 30 around 7:15 p.m., officers from the East District responded to a report of a man seen with a firearm at the shopping centre.

Police would not confirm the name of the shopping mall.

A mall employee originally saw the man placing a gun into his satchel and mall security was alerted. Police said the mall security kept a safe eye on the suspect until they arrived.

No threats were made and nobody was injured, according to police.

A 35-year-old man was arrested and charged with multiple offences, including possessing a firearm and carrying a concealed weapon.

He was also charged for possession of cocaine, which police said amounted to 2.59 grams.