News release

Selkirk RCMP traffic stop leads to seizure of homemade zip gun

December 31, 2024 - Selkirk, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On December 28, 2024, at approximately 10:15 pm, Selkirk RCMP officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle located on Jemima Street in Selkirk.

An officer approached the vehicle, with a single occupant, and spoke with the driver, identified as a 55-year-old male from Selkirk. 

During the conversation with the driver, the officer observed illicit tobacco in the center console. The driver was immediately placed under arrest and secured in the police vehicle.

A search of the driver and vehicle (via search warrant) led to the seizure of over 27 grams of suspected cocaine, a homemade .22 caliber zip gun, knives, illicit pills, Canadian currency and suspected stolen property.

Daniel Keep, 55, was remanded into custody on charges including Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x2, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Possession of a Firearm knowing Possession Unauthorized and numerous weapons-related offences.

Selkirk RCMP continue to investigate.

Contacts

RCMP Media Relations
Manitoba RCMP
RCMP.Media.GRC.Manitoba@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
204-983-8497