Two male youths have been charged after the Winnipeg Police Service was called to the Red River Exhibition on Sunday night. 

At approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a call when a group of males who were waiting for a ride were approached by two unknown males who confronted them. A verbal argument took place when the suspects waved a machete and a pistol.

Onsite security was informed what happened and the suspects were apprehended and police were contacted. 

A 17-year-old male has been charged with possession of a weapon and Ffail to comply with release Order (four counts). He was detained in custody.

A 15-year-old male has been charged with possession of a weapon and fail to comply with undertaking (two counts). He was detained in custody.

There were no injuries reported and the gun was determined to be an air pistol. 

The Winnipeg Police Service has communicated with executive members of the Red River Exhibition and has learned that although there are robust security measures at the park’s entrance, it is believed these weapons were previously tossed over the outer fencing for later retrieval. As a result of these actions, the Red River Ex has bolstered their perimeter security to ensure the safety of all attending guests.