Portage la Prairie RCMP recently seized a quantity of drugs and recovered numerous items of stolen property as a result of a traffic stop.
On August 16, 2018, at 12:20am, officers from the Portage la Prairie RCMP conducted a traffic stop on 8th Street NW in Portage la Prairie. The traffic stop led to a search of a vehicle which resulted in the seizure of 26 grams of methamphetamine, several prohibited weapons and various drug paraphernalia.
Police investigation then led to a search warrant being executed on 8th Street NW where officers discovered an extensive list of stolen property, including over 15 bicycles, a motorcycle, various electronics, other weapons and drug related paraphernalia.
As a result of the investigation, RCMP arrested 33-year-old Dexter Roulette from Portage la Prairie, and remanded him into custody on charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of property obtained by crime and numerous other Criminal Code charges. Also facing charges are a 49-year-old female from the RM of Dufferin, and a 25-year-old female from the RM of Portage la Prairie.
RCMP remind the public that if anyone has any information regarding drugs or any other criminal activity to please contact your local police agency or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).
