Police in Saskatchewan say they found a large number of weapons, including a crossbow and nine guns, during a search at a home on Fishing Lake First Nation. One man has been arrested and charged, police confirmed in late January.
On January 21, 2026, Wadena RCMP officers obtained a warrant to search a residence in the community after an investigation suggested there were illegally possessed weapons inside. During the search, officers found and seized nine firearms, more than 450 rounds of ammunition, a crossbow, and two compound bows.
A 30-year-old man from Fishing Lake First Nation was arrested near the home. He was charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm and unsafe storage of firearms. In addition to the weapons charges, police said he was taken into custody for breach of a conditional sentence order.
The man was scheduled to appear in court in Wynyard later that week to face the charges. Police have not released his name yet, but court proceedings are ongoing.
Fishing Lake First Nation is a community in eastern Saskatchewan, about 209 kilometres north of Regina and 229 kilometres east of Saskatoon. It is one of several First Nations in the province where the RCMP regularly works with local leaders on community safety and crime prevention.
Police did not say how the investigation began, but the warrant suggests officers were concerned about illegal weapons possession. In Canada, most guns require licences and must be stored safely. Weapons that are not legal or not properly owned and stored can lead to criminal charges under the Criminal Code of Canada. Firearms offences can include unauthorized possession, unsafe storage, and other related violations.
Seizing illegal weapons is part of wider efforts by the Saskatchewan RCMP to make communities safer. Earlier operations in the province have led to seizures of guns, ammunition, and other weapons during investigations into crime and illegal activities.
Charges are serious, and the accused man will have a chance to defend himself in court. Until then, the items seized will remain in police custody as part of the ongoing investigation.
