Pro-active traffic stop leads to drug trafficking charges
Opaskwayak Cree Nation
On September 25, 2025, at approximately 4:15 AM Manitoba First Nations Police Service officers in Opaskwayak Cree Nation conducted a traffic stop to ensure sobriety and proper licencing. Further investigation led to all occupants of the vehicle being arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
A search of the vehicle revealed suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, hydromorphine, and other drug trafficking related items.
An adult female (23) from The Pas was released on an Undertaking as per the Criminal Code of Canada to appear in Court at a later date with the following charges:
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (opioid)
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (other)
The passengers of the vehicle were released from custody without charges.
if you have any information that could assist investigators, don't hesitate to contact MFNPS Opaskwayak Cree Nation Detachment at 204-623-8201 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.
