Search Warrant for Firearms Leads to Drug Charges
Roseau River Anishinaabe First Nation
On February 16th, 2026, members of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) Roseau River Detachment, with the assistance from the MFNPS Crime Reduction Enforcement Unit (CREU) and the RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant on a residence based on information received indicating that there were unauthorized firearms being stored at the residence.
During the initial execution of the search warrant, 4 individuals were arrested without incident. At that time, officers did not locate unauthorized firearms, but they did observe drug paraphernalia in plain view. The scene was held while the MFNPS applied for a Controlled Drugs and Substances search warrant.
The second search warrant was authorized by the Provincial Court. As a result, approximately 32 grams of suspected methamphetamine with an estimated street value of 3,000 dollars along with scales, mobile devices and packaging materials were seized.
As a result of the investigation:
Sean Nelson of Roseau River First Nation has been charged with the following:
· Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
· Fail to comply with Release Order Condition
A 40-year-old male of Roseau River First Nation has been charged with the following:
· Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine
A 39-year-old female of Roseau River First Nation has been charged with the following:
· Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine
Sean Nelson was remanded into custody and the 40-year-old male along with the 39-year-old 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.
