Dauphin RCMP arrest 78-year-old male as part of firearm trafficking investigation

July 13, 2026 - Dauphin, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On July 7, RCMP executed two search warrants at a residence in Dauphin as part of a months-long investigation into firearms trafficking.

The investigation’s origins date back to late March, when RCMP were notified that firearms charges had been laid in the United States against a 73-year-old Dauphin-area male. This prompted an RCMP investigation that resulted in further charges being laid against that individual.

While executing a search warrant in that case, RCMP found and seized firearms that were purchased by a second suspect and never lawfully transferred. After further investigation, two warrants to search the second suspect’s home were obtained by the National Weapons Enforcement Support Team (NWEST). 

The warrants were executed last week by NWEST and the Manitoba West District General Investigation Section, with support from several RCMP units – including the Manitoba West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST), Manitoba Provincial Serious and Organized Crime, the Emergency Response Team, Dauphin RCMP and Police Dog Services.

In total, 439 firearms were seized from the property, as was an antique cannon, ammunition and more than $300,000 in cash.

It is expected to take several more weeks for investigators to document the large collection of evidence gathered at the residence and determine how many of the firearms were illegally possessed. So far, at least three firearms are believed to have been illegally trafficked and one firearm had its serial number tampered with.

“The illegal trafficking of prohibited weapons is a serious offence that threatens public safety,” said RCMP Assistant Commissioner and Manitoba Commanding Officer Scott McMurchy. “We thank the many RCMP officers who are working on this case for their tireless efforts in targeting individuals who are trafficking these dangerous and illegal weapons and bringing them to justice.”

Inky Mark, 78, of Dauphin is charged with:

• Firearm trafficking;
• Possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number;
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
• Careless use of a firearm x2;
• Possession of a firearm when knowing possession is unauthorized;
• Possession of a prohibited device when knowing possession is unauthorized x2;
• Possession of a restricted/prohibited weapon with ammo without a licence; and
• Unsafe storage of firearms x3.

Mark was remanded into custody. He was subsequently released on a release order.

The investigation continues.