Thursday, October 21, 2010

Two charged for possession of explosives

Two Winnipeg men have been arrested for possessing explosives.

Yesterday, the OPP's Organize Crime and Drug Units executed a search warrant on a Mascott area home.

The Northwest Explosives Disposal Unit, a canine unit, a Tactics and Rescue Squad and the Emergency Response Team were also called in to assist.

Police say a search of the property uncovered a quantitiy of explosives,
some pills and drug paraphenalia.

35 year old Mike Decoste and 23 year old Jeremy McPherson were
arrested and charged with unlawful possession of explosives.

They are due in court later today.