Drugs seized in Winnipeg drug bust.
On July 27, 2011, shortly after 6pm, RCMP Winnipeg Drug Section, following an investigation, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a vacant business premise in the 500 Block of College Avenue in Winnipeg.
About 45 pounds of marijuana was seized with an estimated street value of $90,000.
Two men, identified as 37-year-old Patrick Dan Chang of Brandon and 33-year-old Peter Hoang of Winnipeg were arrested in connection with the seizure. Both were held in custody overnight for a court appearance in Winnipeg.
Chang is facing charges of with possession for the purpose of trafficking and trafficking while Hoang has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Hoang has also been charged for breach of undertaking.
