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Warfield bust leads to gun, stolen items seizure

Trail RCMP have provided more details from last Thursday’s raid on a Warfield residence.

Police say they found 24 firearms, firearm related items, a taser, body armor and a significant amount of stolen property.

Officers from Trail, Nelson and Castlegar, the Southeast Emergency Response Team and the Nelson Forensics Unit were in on the bust, which closed the Schofield Highway that runs through the village for about four hours.

A 43-year-old Warfield man remains in custody following a bail hearing.

He was among the five people arrested.

Trail RCMP Detachment Commander Mike Wicentowich explained the investigation coordinated with Castlegar RCMP was a top priority and they had a lot of help.

“We received incredible support from the Southeast District RCMP which included the Emergency Response Team and Nelson Forensic Identification Unit,” he said, noting that major crimes also occur in smaller communities.

“This investigation will show that crime does not stay within city limits,” Wicentowich added.


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Drew Wilson
Drew Wilson
Drew brings more than four decades of experience to the Kootenay newsroom. His career has taken him across Ontario, the Northwest Territories and B.C. Drew combines his love of radio and community with his passion for sports.

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