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Police cadets got an unexpected surprise while helping a man in medical distress in downtown Winnipeg.

Officials say cadets came across the man having a medical emergency in the 300 block of Portage Avenue on Tuesday around 5:40 p.m.

While helping him, cadets found he had ammunition and a handgun.

Police say the firearm was previously stolen in Winnipeg in September 2015.

A 36-year-old man has been taken into custody and charged with several firearm-related offences.

(CTV Winnipeg)

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