Multiple firearms seized in Fort Severn, charges laid following NAPS investigation

Tim Brody - Editor

Three firearms were seized and a Fort Severn First Nation resident has been charged following an investigation by Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) members.
“Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service working out of the Fort Severn detachment
received a call for service on the morning of Thursday, April 11, involving a male who had
pointed a firearm at a person,” NAPS informed in an April 12 media release.
“Police conducted an investigation into the allegations made, which led (to) the members of the Intelligence Unit obtaining a Search Warrant on the morning of April 12.
“Members of the Fort Severn Detachment executed the warrant and in total three firearms were seized along with a high capacity magazine and ammunition.
“One of these firearms is prohibited,” NAPS shared.
As a result of the investigation by police, a 32-year-old Fort Severn First Nation resident has been charged with:

• Assault with a Weapon
  
• Pointing a Firearm
  
• Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
  

The accused appeared for bail court on Friday, April 12 and was remanded into custody with a future appearance date of Tuesday, April 16.