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SUSPECT YET TO BE IDENTIFIED

Stolen vehicle leads RCMP to weapons and ammo cache

Jul 31, 2024 | 10:04 AM

Olds RCMP discovered a cache of weapons and ammunition after tracking a stolen truck to a rural property.

On July 25, 2024, Innisfail RCMP received a report of a truck being stolen in the area and with the help of the owner and OnStar GPS, traced the vehicle to a property in Mountain View County on Range Road 25.

Olds RCMP says it executed a search warrant and found the following items at the property:

• The stolen 2018 Chevrolet Silverado
• Three bolt action rifles
• Eight air pistols and BB guns
• Air rifle
• Mortar launcher
• Three white phosphorous grenades
• 7.62 mm round magazines (x12)
• Bandolier loaded with 7.62 mm ammunition
• Box filled with miscellaneous military equipment including tarps, and helmets that were previously reported stolen out of Lacombe County, Alta.

Mounties say a Canadian Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team assisted with safely disposing of the white phosphorous grenades.

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Olds RCMP are still investigating and have yet to identify a suspect.

If anyone has any information regarding this offence or those involved please contact the Olds RCMP Detachment at 403-556-3323. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www. P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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