During the early afternoon hours of August 23, 2017, Westman RCMP witnessed a 31-year-old man driving a pickup truck in Virden, Manitoba and subsequently arrested him for breaching conditions of his undertaking.
In the course of the arrest, officers observed various drug paraphernalia items in his vehicle. Further searching revealed more than 75 grams of methamphetamine, 77 grams of cocaine, 27 grams of marijuana, 12 grams of “shatter” and a small quantity of Canadian currency.
RCMP report that Cory Alexander Burke of Virden, has been charged with numerous drug-related charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking. Burke was remanded in custody and will be appearing in Brandon court on August 28, 2017.
Police say that Cory Burke was on conditions following his arrest on August 9, 2017 after Westman RCMP executed a search warrant at his residence where they located methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and a firearm.
“This is our third significant seizure in the past 30 days,” said Cpl. Aaron Bailey, Shift Supervisor for the Westman RCMP Detachment. “We will continue to investigate and hold those responsible who traffic illicit drugs in our communities and we continue to request that anyone with information to please contact the Virden RCMP Detachment.”
