Two youths Arrested in Forcible Confinement Incident
Opaskwayak Cree Nation
On April 27th, 2024, at approximately 4:00 PM, officers received a call involving a female being held hostage with a firearm. Officers immediately atended and upon arrival learned two suspects had fled on foot.
RCMP Dog Services atended and began tracking the suspects. Both suspects were subsequently located and arrested. They were found to be in possession of a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin as well as Canadian currency.
Two youths, aged 15, both from Ontario, have been charged with multiple offences including:
• Pointing a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Carrying concealed weapon
• Forcible Confinement
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Heroin
Both were detained in custody with a future court appearance in The Pas, Manitoba.
This incident is still under investigation. Please call MFNPS OCN First Naon Detachment at 204-623-8200 or MFNPS TIPS line anonymously at 1-833-978-0048 or email TIPS@mfnp.ca if you have any informaon. The MFNP TIPS line is accessible 24/7, 365 days a year and is monitored regularly.
