On August 31, 2023, as a result of an ongoing investigation into the trafficking of drugs in the community, officers from the Cross Lake RCMP Detachment conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle located on Settee Drive.
Officers approached the vehicle and placed one of the occupants under arrest for the possession of a controlled substance.
While searching the accused, police located a quantity of substance believed to be cocaine. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a duffel bag, containing a large quantity of cash, and a loaded handgun from under the seat.
The 27-year-old female, from Winnipeg, was taken into police custody where she will be remanded into custody on drug and firearms related charges.
A 30-year-old male, from Cross Lake, was also arrested on scene for assaulting a police officer, uttering threats and obstruction of justice for interfering with officers during the investigation.
"The dependence on drugs in this community, and crimes which are committed as a result of the drug trade, can only be solved by working together", states Staff Sergeant Jon Greer, Detachment Commander of Cross Lake RCMP. "These arrests and seizure of drugs, drug money and a loaded handgun, is just one example of how the collaboration between police and the citizens of Pimicikamak Cree Nation and Cross Lake is making a difference in the safety of the community and of the public".
RCMP urge anyone who may have any information regarding drugs or any other criminal activity, to please contact your local police agency or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Cross Lake RCMP continue to investigate.