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Police lay 113 new charges in Project Forseti investigation

New charges have been laid against nine people previously charged in relation to Project Forseti.

Charges range from unsafe storage of prohibited firearms to possession of a controlled substance

In January, police seized about 200 firearms as part of Project Forseti. (Guillaume Dumont/Ici Radio-Canada)

New charges have been laid against nine people previously charged in connection withProject Forseti.

The 113 new charges relate to unsafe storage of prohibited firearms, possession of a prohibited device, possession of a controlled substance, carrying a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public.

In January, police across Saskatchewan and Alberta seized guns and drugs, including significant amounts of counterfeit oxycontin and methamphetamine as part of Project Forseti.

The investigation targeted two gangs, the Hells Angels and the Fallen Saints.

Integrated Organized Crime Unit North (IOCN), made up of members of Saskatoon police and RCMP officers, continues its investigation.