Several Weapons & Imitation Firearms Seized in Warrant

March 18, 2025

Following information provided by concerned citizens of M’Chigeeng First Nation, the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service (UCCM APS) obtained a warrant to search a residence in M’Chigeeng for weapons and firearms.

On March 18th, 2025, UCCM APS Uniform Officers, Crime Unit Detectives, and the UCCM Canine Unit executed the warrant without incident. As a result of the search, officers seized the following items:

• 20 imitation firearms, believed to be pellet and BB guns
• 2 collapsible batons
• 10 smoke grenades
• 1 sword

A 21-year-old M’Chigeeng man has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, contrary to Section 88 of the Criminal Code of Canada.

UCCM APS emphasizes the importance of community cooperation in maintaining public safety. Information from citizens — whether provided through official statements, confidential informants, or Crime Stoppers tips — is essential for effective law enforcement. Police rely on the public’s assistance to identify and address criminal activity. As the saying goes, “The public are the police, and the police are the public.” Community members play a crucial role in ensuring a safer environment by reporting suspicious or concerning behavior.

It is also important to note that many of the seized weapons, despite being replicas, posed a significant threat to public and officer safety. Imitation firearms are often indistinguishable from real weapons and will be treated as such until confirmed otherwise.

The identity of the accused will not be disclosed until official charges are filed with the Ontario Court of Justice. As per legal standards, the individual is considered innocent until proven guilty.

James Killeen
Chief of Police

Community safety is a collaborative effort with our communities. UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service would like to remind the public that we need to work together to ensure the safety, protection and overall health and wellness of our communities. We need your help, your information, and your assistance to affect change. Drug trafficking invites residual and lateral violence into your communities, such as home invasions, serious assaults, and homicides, and leads to the erosion of our communities through addiction, homelessness, and overdose deaths. We need to speak directly with the people who have the information that we require to ensure the safety and protection of our communities. Remember information is best protected and utilized when the Police can receive the information firsthand.

The UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service, OPP Community Street Crime Unit and Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service remain committed to working collaboratively and will continue to focus its efforts on major crime operations that pose a direct and elevated threat to the safety, security, and wellness of our communities. This combined Integrated Street Crime Unit is a Joint Force Operation and aims to identify and disrupt organized crime on Manitoulin Island through innovative technology, collaborative partnerships and traditional Police work resulting in the arrests of those involved, holding them accountable for their criminal activities and the seizure of illegal drugs, prohibited firearms and proceeds of crime.

If anyone has further information regarding any criminal activity, drug trafficking and/or organized crime, please contact UCCM Police at 705-377-7135 or Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers at 705-222- TIPS (8477) or 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com Together we can make a difference.

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