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January 24, 2003, 11:03 AM
Winnipeg Police continue their war against gun collectors
Winnipeg Sun
Published 01. 24. 03 at 7:16 Sierra Time
Police slap gun collector with 91 charges
By CARY CASTAGNA, POLICE REPORTER
Another Winnipeg gun collector is facing an onslaught of weapons charges.
Henry Rutkowski, a 52-year-old St. Boniface resident, was charged yesterday with 91 firearms-related offences, said Winnipeg police spokeswoman Const. Leanne Ainley.
"It was a good investigation and seizure by our uniform officers," said Ainley, who credited foot patrol officers from the Division 11 community support unit.
Further details of the bust will be released this morning, Ainley added.
Police first learned of an arsenal in a basement suite at 475 Rue St. Jean Baptiste on Jan. 2, while investigating an unrelated complaint.
After acquiring a search warrant, cops raided the residence on Jan. 4 and 5. They seized 26 weapons.
Among the cache were three vintage Second World War weapons -- an AK-47 assault rifle and machine guns known as an MG-42 and Mach 90.
CATALOGUING WEAPONS
Cops also confiscated 16 handguns, seven assorted shotguns and rifles, and about 2,000 rounds of ammunition.
Since the raid nearly three weeks ago, investigators have been cataloging the weapons and tallying the charges
Rutkowski was initially arrested on charges of unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of an unregistered firearm and careless storage of a firearm.
At the time, police had already counted 16 handguns that weren't registered correctly under new gun laws and several long guns that had never been registered.
Rutkowski had been released on a promise to appear in court at a later date.
Police said Rutkowski has no links to any criminal organizations and no previous criminal record.
Rutkowski could not be reached for comment yesterday.
It's the second hefty weapons seizure in the past three months.
In November, cops seized 335 weapons after raiding a home at 1060 Dudley Ave. in Fort Rouge.
Terry Gale, the 62-year-old homeowner, was charged with 85 gun-related offences.
http://www.sierratimes.com/03/01/24/cag5012403.htm
Winnipeg Sun
Published 01. 24. 03 at 7:16 Sierra Time
Police slap gun collector with 91 charges
By CARY CASTAGNA, POLICE REPORTER
Another Winnipeg gun collector is facing an onslaught of weapons charges.
Henry Rutkowski, a 52-year-old St. Boniface resident, was charged yesterday with 91 firearms-related offences, said Winnipeg police spokeswoman Const. Leanne Ainley.
"It was a good investigation and seizure by our uniform officers," said Ainley, who credited foot patrol officers from the Division 11 community support unit.
Further details of the bust will be released this morning, Ainley added.
Police first learned of an arsenal in a basement suite at 475 Rue St. Jean Baptiste on Jan. 2, while investigating an unrelated complaint.
After acquiring a search warrant, cops raided the residence on Jan. 4 and 5. They seized 26 weapons.
Among the cache were three vintage Second World War weapons -- an AK-47 assault rifle and machine guns known as an MG-42 and Mach 90.
CATALOGUING WEAPONS
Cops also confiscated 16 handguns, seven assorted shotguns and rifles, and about 2,000 rounds of ammunition.
Since the raid nearly three weeks ago, investigators have been cataloging the weapons and tallying the charges
Rutkowski was initially arrested on charges of unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of an unregistered firearm and careless storage of a firearm.
At the time, police had already counted 16 handguns that weren't registered correctly under new gun laws and several long guns that had never been registered.
Rutkowski had been released on a promise to appear in court at a later date.
Police said Rutkowski has no links to any criminal organizations and no previous criminal record.
Rutkowski could not be reached for comment yesterday.
It's the second hefty weapons seizure in the past three months.
In November, cops seized 335 weapons after raiding a home at 1060 Dudley Ave. in Fort Rouge.
Terry Gale, the 62-year-old homeowner, was charged with 85 gun-related offences.
http://www.sierratimes.com/03/01/24/cag5012403.htm