22-year-old Winkler man charged with manufacturing, possessing illegal weapons [Video]

A 22-year-old man from Winkler, Man., is facing several charges in connection with a large seizure of weapons, including a homemade cannon.

The man was arrested on April 29 after a months-long investigation dubbed “Project RECOIL,” which involved the Winkler and Morden police services as well as RCMP.

Police said they were tipped off in February after they learned a suspect may have been manufacturing prohibited firearm suppressors – a device used to silence the blast created when a gun is discharged.

Following the arrest, police searched a home in the 100 block of 8th Street, along with a local business where the suspect worked.

At this time, police don’t believe the business is involved in any criminal activity.

After searching the residence, police seized dozens of weapons and thousands of rounds of ammunition, including one “homemade prohibited cannon with a projectile.”

Here’s what else police seized:

• 21 rifles (two of which were loaded with ammunition);
• Four shotguns;
• One antique handgun;
• One prohibited crossbow;
• Six homemade …