Man arrested for possession of firearm at Winnipeg airport

RCMP arrested a man Monday afternoon after he attempted to go through airport security at James Richardson International Airport with an unloaded gun in his carry-on luggage.

RCMP said the man was travelling to Toronto from Winnipeg when Canadian Air Transport Security Authority found a gun in the man’s garment bag he attempted to clear through security.

When the gun was found RCMP said there was no ammunition and the gun was not loaded.

Mohammad Peyawary, 35, was charged with multiple gun related charges along with firearm for a purpose dangerous to public peace.

RCMP Winnipeg Airport Detachment and the RCMP National Weapons Enforcement Support Team are continuing to investigate.

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  RCMP said the man was travelling to Toronto from Winnipeg when Canadian Air Transport Security Authority found a gun in the man’s garment bag he attempted to clear through security. (File Image)