A teen offender is facing several firearms charges after being found with a prhibited weapon.

On Nov. 10, Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP received a call with information that an 18-year-old man was observed walking around the community of O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi (Crane River First Nation) with a firearm.

Officers respoinded to the residence of the man in question and arrested him without incident after locating a sawed-off shotgun and ammunition in a bag at the rear of the residence.

The investigation also determined the suspect pointed a firearm at several youths in the community.

The teen, from O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi, was charged with possession of a prohibited firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of weapon for  dangerous purposes and pointing a firearm.

The man was released with an order to appear at  a future court date.

Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP continue to investigate.