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Whitehorse man arrested, property searched by wildlife officials

Yukon wildlife officials and RCMP executed a search warrant at a property near the Carcross cut off on Friday morning. A 33-year-old man has been arrested for alleged firearms and criminal offences while an investigation into possible Wildlife offences continues.

Arrest made at property near Carcross cutoff; no charges yet

A collection of trophy mounts and antlers is visible as conservation officers search the property. (Mike Rudyk/CBC)

RCMPin Whitehorse have arrested a 33-year-old man, after executing a search warrant with wildlife officials at a property south of town.

The Yukon Department of Environment say the search warrant was for alleged Wildlife Act offences, ataproperty near the Carcross cut off.

A conservation officer searches a shed on the property. (Mike Rudyk/CBC)
The man was arrested for alleged firearms and Criminal Code violations, but he has not yet been charged.

RCMP say the investigation is ongoingand they're asking anybody with information to contact them.