On August 19, as a result of an ongoing investigation into the possession of illegal firearms in the community, Norway House RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence where several firearms and drugs were seized.
The search of the home led to the arrest of four individuals, two males and two females, the recovery of a loaded handgun, two additional firearms, a machete, ammunition and drugs. In the last two weeks, Norway House RCMP have seized 22 firearms and six machetes from individuals with suspected gang affiliations. As a result of this investigation, Peter Keeper, 34, Sarah Keeper, 52, and a 17-year-old male were remanded into custody on numerous firearms-related offences. The fourth suspect, an 18-year-old female, was later released without charge. Norway House RCMP continue to investigate.
Norway House is located on the northeast corner of Lake Winnipeg. It is more than an eight-hour trip via car and ferry from the area where over 5,000 people live.
