Ste-Rose du Lac RCMP recently seized a large quantity of drugs and firearms after searching a residence located in Bacon Ridge, Manitoba.

On November 20, 2020, at approximately 6pm, Ste-Rose du Lac RCMP, Manitoba West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team and RCMP Police Dog Services, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant at a residence in Bacon Ridge.

After searching the residence, police seized a quantity of cocaine, unstamped cigarettes, an amount of marijuana and marijuana products beyond what would be for personal use, an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency, several firearms and soft body armour.

RCMP report that five individuals were arrested at the scene. Two males, aged 52 and 20, along with a 51-year-old female, all from Bacon Ridge, were arrested inside the home and face a multitude of firearm and drug-related charges. Two other males, a 58-year-old from Bacon Ridge and a 32-year-old from Ebb and Flow First Nation, were also arrested at the residence for refusing to leave the scene.

Police say that all of the arrested individuals have since been released and the investigation continues.