WINNIPEG, Manitoba — October 5, 2026: Two men have been charged with a combined 23 firearm-related offences after the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) allegedly seized 13 firearms, approximately 20,000 rounds of ammunition and several high-capacity magazines during searches of two homes in the Rural Municipality (RM) of West St. Paul, north of Winnipeg.
According to Manitoba RCMP, the investigation concerned suspected illegal weapons activity and began following information provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). On September 11, 2026, the Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team (MILET) executed search warrants at two residential properties in West St. Paul as part of the investigation.
During the searches, officers reportedly recovered 13 firearms, including two sawed-off weapons, along with approximately 20,000 rounds of ammunition. Police also seized several high-capacity magazines that had allegedly been modified to hold additional ammunition. According to the RCMP, these modifications made the magazines prohibited devices.
The two men arrested in connection with the investigation were identified as 48-year-old Ravinder Chahal and 38-year-old Kulwinder Chahal. Both have since been charged, with the total number of firearm-related offences against them reported as 23.
The seizure highlights the continuing role of cooperation between law enforcement agencies in investigating suspected illegal firearms activity. Information supplied by the CBSA reportedly helped lead investigators to the properties, while the Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team carried out the searches.
The discovery of a substantial quantity of ammunition, multiple firearms and modified magazines has drawn attention to the investigation. However, the charges represent allegations, and the accused are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The case also underscores the importance of investigating the illegal possession and movement of firearms to help protect public safety. Further details about the individual charges, the alleged origins of the weapons and the next court proceedings were not included in the report published by CityNews Winnipeg on October 5, 2026.
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Disclaimer: This report is based on information attributed to Manitoba RCMP and reporting by CityNews Winnipeg. The allegations have not been established as facts in court. The accused are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.