Former MP Inky Mark charged after police seize over 400 guns from Manitoba home

Former Member of Parliament Inky Mark has been charged with gun trafficking offenses following a large-scale seizure of firearms from his home in Dauphin, Manitoba. The 78-year-old, who represented the Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette riding for 13 years, faces 12 charges.

Manitoba RCMP announced Monday that over 400 firearms were seized from Mark's residence as part of a firearm trafficking investigation. The collection included 439 guns, an antique cannon, ammunition, and $300,000 in cash. Corp. Barry Kirby, the lead investigator, stated that it is expected to take weeks to document the evidence and determine the extent of illegal possession.

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It’s expected to take several weeks for investigators to document the large collection of evidence gathered at the residence and determine how many firearms were illegally possessed.

The investigation was prompted by the arrest of another Dauphin man in the spring in connection with gun smuggling. Police identified Mark as a second suspect after searching the first man's home. A warrant executed at Mark's residence led to the confiscation of the firearms.

Authorities allege that at least three of the seized guns were illegally trafficked, and one had its serial number tampered with. Hundreds of firearms were also found to be improperly stored. Mark, who previously served as the mayor of Dauphin from 1994 to 1997, was conditionally released from police custody.

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Hundreds of the firearms were improperly stored inside the home.