Dauphin RCMP are reporting that a number of firearms were recently seized after chasing down a male suspect who attempted to flee police on his bicycle.
RCMP officers were recently conducting a patrol on 1st Street South when they observed three known subjects on bicycles who appeared to be in the process of conducting a drug trafficking transaction.
Officers attempted to approach the three suspects who subsequently fled the scene on their bikes. A short foot pursuit ensued and the officers apprehended a 21-year-old male suspect.
Police say that a search of a backpack, in the possession of the suspect, resulted in the seizure of a sawed-off shotgun, a handgun, bear spray and break-in instruments.
RCMP report that Collin Pruden, from Saskatoon, was remanded into custody on multiple charges related to this incident. Two other male suspects, a 24-year-old and 30-year old, both from Dauphin, are being sought out by police and will face charges once apprehended.
RCMP urge anyone who may have any information regarding drugs or any other criminal activity, to contact your local police agency. You can also call CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a secure tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com.
