Wanted teen wore hidden body armour during North Battleford arrest

An 18-year-old was wearing makeshift body armour beneath their clothing when arrested at a North Battleford home, according to the Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS).  

Officers also seized a rifle cartridge and imitation brass knuckles.

The arrest occurred around 10:45 a.m. on Oct. 20. The person was wanted on an outstanding warrant for allegedly breaching court-ordered conditions while under community supervision and electronic monitoring.

The 18-year-old was charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failing to comply with a release order.