In the late afternoon of Friday July 28, 2017, Westman RCMP executed a search warrant under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a residence located in Melita, Manitoba.
Police located and seized more than 24 ounces of methamphetamine, five ounces of marijuana, 56 grams of “shatter”, a small quantity of cocaine and hash, a firearm and a small quantity of Canadian currency.
RCMP report that 38-year-old Richard Edwin Underwood of Melita was arrested in connection to this incident. Underwood will be facing numerous drug and firearms-related charges.
“Our officers worked hard and their efforts were rewarded with a significant seizure of meth,” said Sgt. Ed Riglin, Acting Area Commander for the Westman RCMP Detachment. “These drugs would have had a profound effect in the community of Melita and the surrounding Westman area if this substance had been able to hit the streets.”
Westman RCMP continue to investigate.
