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  • Former Manitoba MP Inky Mark Charged with Firearms Trafficking After Hundreds of Weapons Seized

    Former Manitoba MP Inky Mark Charged with Firearms Trafficking After Hundreds of Weapons Seized

    Former Manitoba Member of Parliament Inky Mark has been charged with firearms trafficking following a major police investigation that led to the seizure of hundreds of weapons. The case has drawn significant attention across Canada due to Mark’s former role in federal politics and the scale of the alleged operation.

    According to investigators, law enforcement officers executed search warrants that resulted in the seizure of hundreds of firearms and related items. Authorities allege that the weapons were connected to an illegal firearms trafficking operation, leading to multiple criminal charges against the former parliamentarian.

    Police have not released full details regarding the ongoing investigation but confirmed that the seized firearms are being examined as part of the case. Officials say the investigation remains active, and additional evidence is continuing to be reviewed.

    Inky Mark, who previously represented the Manitoba riding of Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette in the House of Commons, is now facing allegations related to firearms trafficking. As with all criminal cases in Canada, the charges have not been proven in court, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

    The case is expected to proceed through the Canadian judicial system, where prosecutors will present evidence supporting the allegations. Authorities have urged the public to allow the legal process to unfold while the investigation continues.

    The charges come amid ongoing efforts by Canadian law enforcement agencies to combat the illegal trafficking of firearms and reduce gun-related crime across the country. Further updates are expected as court proceedings move forward.

    Swifteradio.com

  • Family Seeks Transparency as RCMP Withholds Details in Tragic Domestic Violence Case Involving Alleged Ex-Mountie

    In a tragic case of domestic violence in Nova Scotia, the RCMP confirmed the death of Brenda Tatlock-Burke, 59, who was killed by her husband, Mike Burke, on October 18. Her daughters, Tara Graham and Ashley Whitten, are calling for transparency from the RCMP, asserting that their stepfather was a retired Mountie, a detail the RCMP has not confirmed. The daughters allege that by withholding this information, the RCMP is creating a narrative that shields the accused and diminishes public awareness of domestic violence risks.

    Graham and Whitten described their mother as being in a long-term toxic relationship, sharing that she had planned to leave her husband shortly before her death. The RCMP initially categorized the case as “suspicious,” only confirming intimate partner violence after inquiries by CBC News. Despite the family’s demand for openness, the RCMP has withheld certain details, citing privacy concerns.

    Experts are now emphasizing the need for transparency in such cases, especially when law enforcement officers are involved. Dr. Meghan Hansford, an advocate in domestic violence prevention, points out that victims of partners in law enforcement face unique risks, including the potential use of firearms and limited access to safe shelters. She asserts that transparency from police forces is critical to break the “conspiracy of silence” around intimate partner violence.

    Tatlock-Burke’s daughters hope to honor their mother’s memory beyond the violence, remembering her as a spirited entertainer and loving mother. They urge the RCMP to disclose the full truth in her case to raise awareness and help others recognize the dangers of hidden domestic abuse, especially within relationships involving law enforcement.

    For support with family or intimate partner violence, crisis lines and local resources are available, including Canada’s Suicide Crisis Helpline at 988 and the Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868.

    Source: Swifteradio.com

  • Quebec Man Jailed for Importing Over 26,000 Fake $2 Coins from China

    A Quebec man has been sentenced to nine months in jail after admitting to orchestrating one of the largest known shipments of counterfeit $2 coins in Canadian history. Jean-François Généreux, from Sorel, Quebec, approximately 70 kilometers from Montreal, was convicted after pleading guilty to importing thousands of Chinese-made fake toonies into the country. This case marks the second time a Canadian has been convicted in connection with counterfeit $2 coins.

    The sentencing, which took place just before the Labour Day weekend, was delivered by Quebec Court Judge Marc-Nicolas Foucault. Généreux faced charges of importing and introducing counterfeit currency into Canada, and his nine-month sentence was part of a joint submission from both the Crown prosecutor and his defense lawyer. Additionally, Généreux received a concurrent 30-day sentence for illegal cannabis possession.

    Authorities seized a total of 26,630 counterfeit toonies, which Généreux had imported from a manufacturer in Quanzhou, China. The bogus coins were intercepted by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) after Généreux disguised them as “metal badges” in shipping manifests. The CBSA was alerted when some of the coins were detected at Mirabel International Airport, while others were found hidden throughout his property.

    Public safety concerns about the integrity of Canada’s monetary system have been raised following the discovery. Counterfeit coin expert Mike Marshall criticized the lenient sentencing, calling it a “slap on the wrist.” Under Canadian law, counterfeiters can face up to 14 years in prison. “It’s our monetary system that is being undermined, and Canada is doing nothing,” Marshall said.

    Généreux has a long history of criminal activity, with over a dozen arrests since 2001, including prior convictions for counterfeiting, fraud, and identity theft. This latest arrest follows years of illegal activity, with multiple convictions for circulating fake documents and counterfeit money between 2002 and 2009.

    The case also follows the May 2022 arrest of Daixiong He, 68, of Richmond Hill, Ontario. He was charged by the RCMP after being found with 10,000 counterfeit $2 coins, part of a larger investigation that became known as the “Camel Toe toonies” case. In He’s case, the courts discovered he had deposited approximately $80,000 worth of suspected fake toonies, making his involvement potentially the largest counterfeit coin case in Canadian history.

    According to CBSA affidavits, Chinese manufacturers are producing the fake toonies and selling them online for as little as five cents per coin. While Généreux’s counterfeit operation could have yielded significant profits, his actions have ultimately led to his incarceration and the confiscation of the fake currency.

    — With files from Global News and The Associated Press

  • Police Investigate Fatal Railway Incident Involving Elderly Woman in Southern Manitoba

    Police Investigate Fatal Railway Incident Involving Elderly Woman in Southern Manitoba

    Winnipeg, MB – Authorities are currently investigating the tragic death of a 78-year-old woman at a railway crossing in southern Manitoba.

    RCMP reported responding to an incident Sunday afternoon in La Broquerie, where a pedestrian was struck by a train. Officers confirmed that the woman, a resident of Winnipeg, was declared dead at the scene.

    La Broquerie, located approximately 70 kilometers southeast of Winnipeg, was the site of this unfortunate accident.

    The investigation is ongoing as police work to determine the circumstances leading to the fatality.

    Source: The Canadian Press