Inky Mark, a former federal politician in Manitoba, has been charged with firearms trafficking and related offences following a police search of his home near Dauphin.Authorities seized 439 firearms, an antique cannon, ammunition, and over $300,000 in cash during the July 7 operation.RCMP Cpl.Barry Kirby stated that at least three firearms were illegally trafficked, with one having a tampered serial number and hundreds improperly stored.Mark, 78, was arrested during the search and faces 12 charges, including unsafe storage and possession of prohibited devices.The investigation into Mark's case is linked to another Dauphin-area man charged with firearms-related offences in the U.S., Wilfred Kachurowski, whose home also contained stolen weapons.Kirby noted that while licensed gun owners can possess multiple firearms, trafficking or unsafe storage is illegal.RCMP emphasized the risks of unregistered firearms, which are difficult to trace and can fuel violence or organized crime.Mark, who represented Dauphin-area constituents from 1997 to 2010, was released from court with conditions as the probe continues.