Cross Lake RCMP and the RCMP North Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team arrested 29-year-old Shane John Sinclair of Cross Lake FN in connection with a drug trafficking investigation. The arrest came following an investigation where a small quantity of cocaine was seized.
Sinclair was taken into police custody and has since been charged with two counts of Trafficking (cocaine) under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Sinclair has been released on a Recognizance to appear in court on October 17, 2012 in Cross Lake.
Illegal drugs in Northern Manitoba continue to be a mutual concern between community leaders and the RCMP. If you have any information on any illegal drug activity, please call you local law enforcement agency. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), SUBMIT a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or TEXT: TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).