A youth who has "numerous outstanding warrants" was found with a prohibited, loaded firearm.

Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to a call about a 17-year-old male at a residence on 5th Avenue NE on April 23.

oom during a search. Officers also found an altered, loaded firearm in the bedroom closet.

Several warrants are currently out for the arrest of the youth. He remains in police custody while Portage la Prairie RCMP continue to investigate.