From May 26-30, 2014, the RCMP D Division Action Response Team (DART) was deployed in Thompson and Split Lake, Manitoba, where multiple officers focused on outstanding warrants.
The Thompson DART initiative consisted of RCMP and Winnipeg Police Service officers from the Warrant Apprehension Unit, RCMP Criminal Intelligence Section, Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team, Thompson General Investigative Section and Thompson Detachment.
During the blitz, RCMP DART members executed 31 warrants and made 28 arrests. These are 28 individuals who were wanted on outstanding warrants who have now been found and apprehended by police.
A Controlled Drug and Substances Act search warrant was also executed at a residence in Thompson during the DART initiative, resulting in the seizure of 20 grams of cocaine and an undisclosed amount of cash. Charges are pending in the matter.
DART is a crime-reduction strategy that involves leveraging RCMP resources to address specific emerging public safety issues. The RCMP is committed to preserving the peace and creating a safe environment for our communities.
