Manitoba RCMP say they have added 26 new criminal charges against former long-serving Member of Parliament Inky Mark after a search of his Dauphin residence turned up hundreds of firearms and a large quantity of explosives.
Allegations and items seized
Police said the newly announced counts are in addition to about a dozen charges laid in July following the raid. The 78-year-old was arrested again on the fresh charges on Aug. 12 and has since been released on an undertaking.
RCMP reported that investigators located 445 firearms in the home, including a number alleged to have been stored unsafely. Authorities also said they recovered nearly 27 kilograms of explosives, approximately $300,000 in cash and a cannon.
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Firearms | 445 |
| Explosives | Nearly 27 kg |
| Cash | $300,000 |
| Other notable items | A cannon |
Nature of the new charges
RCMP said the additional accusations include offences such as weapons trafficking, possession of a prohibited weapon and a charge tied to having more than six kilograms of explosives. Police have not released the full list of counts or indicated whether all the seized firearms are registered.
- New charges: 26 added in mid-August
- Earlier charges: about a dozen filed in July
- Location of seizure: Mark’s home in Dauphin
Public profile and next steps
Inky Mark represented the Dauphin–Swan River area in Ottawa for five terms. RCMP said they were not able to immediately obtain comment from him. The Canadian Press first reported the matter.
As the case proceeds, court documents and RCMP briefings will provide more detail on the specific allegations, the condition and classification of the firearms, and how investigators linked the accused to the purported trafficking and explosives offences. The legal process will also determine whether any further charges are laid or if additional evidence is disclosed by prosecutors.
Readers seeking updates should watch for statements from Manitoba RCMP and court filings in the jurisdiction where the case will be prosecuted.
