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Winnipeg teen arrested for carrying machete aboard city transit bus

Police have dealt with a number of incidents on city transit vehicles this year, including the fatal stabbing of a bus driver at the University of Manitoba in February.
Police have dealt with a number of incidents on city transit vehicles this year, including the fatal stabbing of a bus driver at the University of Manitoba in February. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

A 17-year-old boy is in hot water with Winnipeg police after he was found carrying a machete on a city transit bus.

Around 4:45 Sunday afternoon, members of the foot patrol unit saw the teen board the bus at the intersection of Main Street and Manitoba Avenue.

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The 18-inch blade had been concealed in the left leg of his pants but the handle was sticking out of his waistband.

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He was arrested and charged with possession and concealing of a dangerous weapon.

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