Pro-active traffic stop leads to drug trafficking charges
Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN)
On September 14, 2025, at approximately 2:00 AM Manitoba First Nations Police Service officers in Opaskwayak Cree Nation conducted a traffic stop to ensure sobriety and proper licencing. Officers discovered the driver was breaching his court-imposed conditions. As a result, he was arrested.
Further investigation led to the driver and passenger being arrested for drug-related offences.
A search of the vehicle revealed a large quantity of suspected cocaine, Canadian currency, and other drug trafficking related items.
David ONWUSOROM (29) of Rathwell, was held in custody with the following charges:
- Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000
- Fail to comply with release order
- Other Provincial offences
An adult male (40) from The Pas, was released on an Undertaking as per the Criminal Code of Canada and to appear in Court at a later date with the following charges:
- Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking
- Other Provincial offences
If you have any information that could assist investigators, don't hesitate to contact MFNPS Sandy Bay First Nation Detachment at 204-843-7705 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.
