Fraud Investigation Leads to Drug Trafficking Charges

February 9, 2026

Roseau River Anishinaabe First Nation

On February 7th, 2026, members of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) were dispatched to a report of a stolen credit card being used fraudulently at a local business.

Police promptly identified the female suspect involved and attended her residence, where she was placed under arrest without incident. During the arrest, officers observed drug paraphernalia in plain view, which resulted in the arrest of three additional adults.

Members secured the residence while a search warrant was sought and subsequently authorized by the Provincial Court. Execution of the search warrant resulted in the seizure of approximately 187 grams of suspected cocaine and 61 grams of suspected methamphetamine, with a combined estimated street value of $24,800.

As a result of the investigation:

A 50-year-old female of Roseau River First Nation has been charged with the following:

· Fraud Under $5000

· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

· Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine

· Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine

A 39-year-old male of Roseau River First Nation has been charged with the following:

· Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine

· Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine

A 40-year-old male of Roseau River First Nation had been charged with the following:

· Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine

· Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine

A 41-year-old female of Roseau River First Nation has been charged with the following:

· Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine

· Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine

· Possession of Proceeds of Crime

All four individuals were released on undertakings, in accordance with the Criminal Code of Canada.

If you have any information that could assist investigators, don't hesitate to contact MFNPS Roseau River First Nation Detachment at 204-427-3383 or the MFNPS TIPS line anonymously at 1-833-978-0048 or email TIPS@mfnp.ca. The MFNP TIPS line is accessible 24/7, 365 days a year, and monitored regularly.

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