On October 3, 2014, at approximately 10:45pm, Steinbach RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of Walnut Street in Steinbach, Manitoba.
During the search, RCMP arrested two individuals and seized a quantity of marijuana and methamphetamine from the residence.
RCMP report that Robert McCauley, 30, of the RM of Ste. Anne, was arrested and charged for possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and trafficking marijuana. His next court date is set for December 4, 2014, in Steinbach. The name of the second individual arrested will not be released at this time.
A warrant for the arrest of Eric Schinkel, 27, of Steinbach, Manitoba, was also issued for charges related to this investigation. If you have any information on the whereabouts of this individual, you are asked to contact Steinbach RCMP in person or by phone at 204-326-4452 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). You can also text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).
Steinbach RCMP would like to remind the public that those who traffic in illicit drugs destroy lives, homes and communities. The RCMP remain fully committed to enforcing laws against illicit drugs to their fullest extent. Anyone with information regarding drug trafficking is asked to call their local police agency or RCMP detachment.
