Police Execute Drug Warrant

On May 30, 2024, Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS), with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant at a residence on Kiche Maskenow in Opaskwayak Cree Nation.

Police took numerous subjects into custody. A search of the residence led to the discovery of 255g of prescription pills, meth, cocaine, and unknown substances. Also located were various types of ammunition, a homemade conducted energy weapon (Taser), and multiple different items associated with drug trafficking, including scales, cell phones, Canadian currency, baggies, "score" sheets, packaging materials, and other items.

A 65-year-old female, 47-year-old male, and 50-year-old male, all from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, have been released by way of Undertaking to appear in Court at a later date and will be charged with:

·       Trafficking – Cocaine

·       Trafficking – Methamphetamine

·       Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon

·       Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·       Unsafe storage of ammunition

The incident is still under investigation, and several warrants for arrest will be issued for other suspects involved.

If you have any information that could assist investigators, don't hesitate to get in touch with MFNPS Opaskwayak Cree Nation Detachment at 204-623-8200 or 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.