Selkirk RCMP conduct traffic stop and seize cash, drugs and weapons

May 22, 2024
Selkirk, Manitoba

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Seized items

On May 19, 2024, at approximately 4:20 am, Selkirk RCMP conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Main Street, in Selkirk.

While the officer was speaking with the occupants of the vehicle he noticed a knife inside the vehicle and both the driver and passenger were arrested for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

A search of the vehicle and of the males was conducted and resulted in the seizure of over $4500.00 in cash, prescription medication, other suspected drugs and weapons.

The driver and passenger, aged 54 and 34, both from Selkirk, are facing a number of charges and were released from custody with an upcoming court date.

Selkirk RCMP continue to investigate.

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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: 2024-675142

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