On December 5, 2024, as a result on an ongoing firearms investigation, the Manitoba West District CREST unit, along with officers from Brandon RCMP and the Brandon Police Service, executed three Search Warrants at a residence on Road 122 West in the RM of Whitehead, located approximately five kilometres north west of Alexander.
Upon entry into the home, officers arrested a 45-year-old male and a 50-year-old male, who was located occupying a mobile home situated next to the residence.
The search of the property led to the seizure of a firearm, ammunition, cash, approximately 296 grams of cocaine and 70 grams of methamphetamine. A motorcycle, reported stolen from Brandon on October 15, 2024, was also recovered.
Robert Saunders, 45, was remanded into custody on charges including Possession of a Firearm Knowing Possession Unauthorized, Possession Contrary to Order x2 and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.
Lyle Huber, 50, was remanded into custody on charges including Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x2 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.
RCMP continue to investigate.
