Manitoba RCMP traffic stop leads to seizure of drugs and cash

February 14, 2024
Swan River, Manitoba

News release

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Drugs seized
Items seized

On February 10, 2024, at approximately 3:00 pm, RCMP North Traffic Services along with Swan River RCMP were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 10 in Mafeking, when they stopped a vehicle for speeding.

The investigation led officers to search the vehicle which resulted in the seizure of one kilogram of suspected methamphetamine, 50 grams of suspected crack cocaine and approximately $15,000.00 in cash.

The driver and passenger were arrested.

A 22-year-old male from British Columbia and a 20-year-old male from Ontario, were charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x2 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.

They were remanded into custody.

The investigation continues.

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Contact information

Phone: 204-983-8497
Email: Media.Relations.RCMP.Manitoba@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Manitoba RCMP Media Relations Unit

Tara Seel, Media Relations Officer
Cpl. Julie Courchaine, Media Relations Officer
Sgt. Paul Manaigre, Media Relations Officer
Robert Cyrenne, Director Communications and Media Relations

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File number: 2024-184240

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