Winnipeg cops arrest 5, seize $17K in drugs in weekend bust – Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca

Winnipeg cops arrest 5, seize K in drugs in weekend bust – Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca


Winnipeg police say they’ve charged five people — including a 17-year-old boy — after a drug trafficking investigation culminated in arrests over the long weekend.

Winnipeg cops arrest 5, seize K in drugs in weekend bust – Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca

On Friday, officers searched homes on Drew Street and Roger Street, leading to the seizure of $7,100 in cocaine, $9,900 in crack, $4,800 in cash, and a loaded, sawed-off rifle and ammunition.

A 2017 Mercedes-Benz was also seized and towed, police said.

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The 17-year-old suspect has been charged with possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. A 32-year-old man faces the same charge, while a 23-year-old woman has been charged with two counts of that offence, as well as possessing proceeds of property obtained by crime.

The other two suspects, 26 and 41, face a total of nine charges between them, including drug trafficking and weapons offences.

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Police said all five were released on undertakings.


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