This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Manitoba Mounties say they have located a vehicle belonging to an army reservist relieved of his duties over allegations that he belongs to a neo-Nazi group.
His vehicle was found abandoned Monday on a rural property near Piney, in southern Manitoba near the United States border.Officers say they believe his vehicle had been there for about a week and that he was not found during a search of the area. The Department of National Defence has said that the 26-year-old had earlier requested to leave the military and that a decision was made last week that he be released.In addition to a military investigation, RCMP were reportedly conducting their own investigation. Officers said they had raided a house in Beausejour and seized a number of weapons, but no charges were laid.
“The RCMP believe Mr. Mathews may be under a significant amount of pressure due to this ongoing investigation and the extensive media coverage it has garnered,” said a news release.“Anyone who sees him is asked to call police immediately and to avoid engaging with him.”