On November 18, 2010, Thompson RCMP executed search warrants at two apartments in the Burntwood area.
A quantity of cocaine, marihuana and money were seized in the searches, along with a small quantity of explosives.
Immediate consultation was made on scene with the Winnipeg RCMP Explosives Disposal Unit (EDU) and no evacuation was necessary as the explosives were in a non-hazardous state. The explosives were later removed from the apartment with the assistance of EDU and were disposed of in a safe manner.
24-year-old Nathan Daniel Sundevic of Thompson, has been charged with two counts of possessing an explosive substance, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possessing property obtained by crime, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a controlled substance. Sundevic has been remanded into custody for a court appearance on November 22, 2010, in Thompson Provincial Court.
Sgt. R.A. Collen
Thompson RCMP
204-677-6909
