News - Drugs

RCMP report that a man and woman from the RM of West St. Paul were recently arrested in connection to a drug-related investigation.

Fisher Branch RCMP recently seized a quantity of drugs, guns and cash from a Peguis First Nation residence resulting from the execution of a search warrant.

A 30-year-old Winnipeg man has been sentenced to eight years in prison in connection to a police investigation that began in October of 2017.

New body scanning technology that will keep drugs and other contraband out of Manitoba jails is now fully operational at correctional centres in Winnipeg, Brandon and The Pas.

As a result of a recent search execution at a residence in Oakbank, RCMP seized a quantity of drugs and firearms, including two assault rifles.

Manitoba Finance’s Taxation Special Investigations Unit recently seized 243,920 contraband cigarettes along with quantities of cannabis and illicit drugs.

A 44-year-old Brandon man is facing numerous charges, including possession of a controlled substance, after recently being arrested by Grand Rapids RCMP.

A quantity of drugs and firearms were recently seized by RCMP as the result of a residential search in Split Lake, Manitoba.

A large amount of drugs and Canadian currency was recently seized by Norway House RCMP as a result of two traffic stops in the community.

Federal, provincial and municipal leaders have formed a task force to address and respond to the rapid increase in the distribution and use of methamphetamine and other substances.