In a joint effort with the General Investigations Section, Emergency Response Team and Police Dog Services, Steinbach RCMP arrested two individuals while seizing a quantity of drugs and weapons from a local residence.
On March 15, 2024 at approximately 11am, Steinbach RCMP executed a warrant at a residence located on Ellice Avenue in Steinbach. Police say that streets in the area were blocked off for reasons of public safety.
RCMP report that 37-year-old Roy Friesen, of no fixed address, was arrested on three outstanding warrants. Friesen was subsequently remanded into custody. Members say that a 34-year-old female was also arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine and being in possession of a weapon dangerous to the public.
Officers noted that a stolen vehicle from Winnipeg was recovered from the property, as well, an air soft pistol and bear spray were seized from the female suspect.
