WINNIPEG – Two women face multiple charges after their vehicle was pulled over for lapsed vehicle insurance.

While police were conducting the traffic stop, they noticed a machete inside the vehicle and as a result, both women were arrested.

A further search of the vehicle located two knives, a sword and an improvised firing device.

A 34-year-old female of Winnipeg was arrested for:

Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon

Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle

Possession of a Weapon X 5

She was released on an Appear Notice.

29 year-old Corynn Alyssa Quesnel was charged with:

Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order

Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order X 5

Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized

Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle

Possession of a Weapon x 5

QUESNEL was detained in custody.