As a result of numerous checkstops and patrols, RCMP seized a quantity of drugs and liquor in two dry northern communities.
On March 27 and 28, 2020, Norway House RCMP along with First Nation Safety Officers, conducted numerous checkstops and roving patrols in the community to ensure compliance with local band council resolutions which prohibits alcohol in the community. As a result, officers seized over 1,000 cans of beer, and issued over $7,000 in fines under the Highway Traffic Act and the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba.
On March 29, in a joint effort, Poplar River RCMP and Berens River RCMP, initiated a traffic stop of four vehicles on the winter road. As a result, officers located and seized approximately 74 bottles of spirits, 24 cans of beer, 36 grams of cocaine and over 1,500 grams of cannabis.
RCMP report that a 27-year old female from Poplar River First Nation was arrested and will be facing charges of possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling, possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing and failing to comply with a probation order.
RCMP continue to investigate these crimes and noted that four other suspects may also be facing charges.
