On May 10, 2013, just after 8am, Portage la Prairie RCMP General Investigation Section executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence in the 600 block of Home Street in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Portage la Prairie RCMP and Portage la Prairie Police Dog Section assisted in the search.
RCMP report that 308 grams of marijuana, which has an approximate value of $4,620, an undisclosed amount of cash and a number of edged weapons were located and seized from the residence.
As a result of the execution of the search warrant, 12 people were arrested. Charges are pending on a number of these individuals.
Police are asking that anyone with any information regarding drug trafficking, please call their local police agency or RCMP Detachment.