Two arrested after Brooks RCMP seize several firearms and weapons

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 14, 2025.

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Wednesday morning Brooks RCMP and the RCMP’s Emergency Response Team seized an unauthorized SKS rifle, numerous replica firearms and a large bowie knife after executing a search warrant at a home in the Centennial City’s Sunny Lea area.

Along with the SKS rifle, police also seized 50 rounds of ammunition that was readily accessible, as well as additional ammunition that was discovered in the home shortly after 9 a.m.

Forty-year-old Ruban Siguenza and 25-year-old Ferando Echeverria, both from Brooks, have been arrested and face several charges in relation.

Siguenza has been charged with possessing a firearm knowing it’s possession is unauthorized, unsafe storage of a firearm and possession of a firearm knowing it’s serial number has been removed. Siguenza has been released on conditions following a bail hearing.

Echeverria has been charged with possessing ammunition contrary to a weapon prohibition order and release order, as well as possessing a knife contrary to release order. Echeverria remains in custody pending this next appearance in court.

“Brooks RCMP would like to thank the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods branch of the Alberta Sheriffs for their assistance in investigating this residence,” reads a press release.

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