Thompson RCMP are reporting that a male suspect was recently arrested and charged at the Thompson airport in connection to a drug trafficking investigation.
RCMP officers with the Manitoba North District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST) were recently conducting an investigation at the Thompson airport when they encountered an 18-year-old male, from Winnipeg, who was waiting to catch a flight to Shamattawa.
Investigation led to the arrest of the male, and upon his search, officers located three tightly wrapped packages. Upon opening the packages, members discovered that they contained 350 baggies of suspected cocaine. It was noted that the total weight of the suspected cocaine was 143 grams.
RCMP report that the suspect was later released from custody with a future court appearance in Thompson. The suspect will be facing charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
