During a traffic stop on April 23, 2015, Lac du Bonnet RCMP observed what appeared to be waste from a grow operation. Police also noticed a strong odour of raw marijuana coming from inside the vehicle and as a result, a search warrant was obtained for a nearby residence connected to the driver.
Approximately 500 marijuana plants and equipment used in the grow operation.
The following day, a Controlled Drug and Substances Act warrant was executed on a rural property in the RM of Reynolds. RCMP officers from Lac du Bonnet, Whitemouth and Beausejour Detachments, seized approximately 500 plants, as well as equipment used in the grow operation.
RCMP report that 56-year-old Ba Tong Ly of Winnipeg, was arrested and charged with unlawful production of marijuana and possession for the purpose of trafficking. Ly appeared in Winnipeg Provincial Court on April 27, 2015.
RCMP would like to remind the public that anyone with information regarding drug trafficking is asked to call their local police agency or RCMP Detachment, or call CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).
