Posted on 01/07/2015, 11:04 am, by mySteinbach

On December 30, 2014, at approximately 1:05pm, The Pas RCMP executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence on Seta Street in Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN), Manitoba. The Pas and OCN RCMP assisted with the search.

Marijuana and cash seized

Marijuana and cash seized by RCMP at a residence on Seta Street in Opaskwayak Cree Nation.

During the course of the search, police seized more than one kilogram of marijuana and more than $15,000 in Canadian currency.

RCMP rerport that a 34-year-old male from OCN was arrested on scene and later released from custody. Garry Douglas Anthony Munro has been charged with possessing marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and possessing the proceeds of crime. His next scheduled court appearance is March 3, 2015, in The Pas, Manitoba. A 27-year-old female from OCN was also arrested in relation to the investigation, but was later released without charges.

RCMP would like to remind the public that those who traffic in illicit drugs destroy lives, homes and communities. RCMP remain fully committed to enforcing laws against illicit drugs to their fullest extent. Anyone with information regarding drug trafficking is asked to call their local police agency or RCMP detachment.