On April 28, 2022, as a result of an ongoing firearms trafficking investigation, Thompson RCMP executed a search warrant at a business located on Hayes Road as well as a residence on Trout Crescent in the City of Thompson.
As a result of these searches, officers seized numerous new and used firearms including handguns, cases of ammunition, other weapons and cash.
75-year-old Peter Zaworonok was arrested on scene and remanded into custody on numerous firearms trafficking & other weapons-related offences. He is scheduled to appear in Thompson Provincial court today.
Thompson RCMP continue to investigate.
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