Smoke-screen grenade discovered at Winnipeg hospital

A Winnipeg police vehicle is photographed at a scene in Winnipeg, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski

An arrest has been made after a man was allegedly found to be in possession of a smoke-screen grenade while at a Winnipeg hospital on Monday.

According to the Winnipeg Police Service, the incident began around 5:30 a.m. on Monday when an “intoxicated” person entered Grace Hospital.

During an interaction, security guards discovered the suspect was in possession of a smoke-screen training grenade and contacted police.

The device was safely taken from the hospital and turned over to the Winnipeg police’s bomb unit. Investigators determined the device was non-explosive but active.

Police do not yet know the origin of the smoke-screen grenade and continue to investigate.

A 45-year-old man has been charged with possession of a firearm, restricted/prohibited weapon, and two counts of carrying a firearm part or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order.

The suspect was taken into custody. None of the charges have been proven in court.