On March 5, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Central District General Patrol officers of the Winnipeg Police Service responded the area of Smith Street and York Avenue for the report of a 2020 Hyundai Elantra that had been driving erratically.
Upon arrival, officers conducted a traffic stop and arrested four occupants without incident. The investigation revealed that the vehicle was a rental and being used for drug trafficking.
A search of the vehicle revealed the following:
- Glock 9mm handgun with magazine
- Cannister of bear spray
- Approximately 13 grams of Cocaine (Estimated Street Value = $1,300)
- Approximately 12 grams of Methamphetamine (Estimated Street Value = $600)
- Approximately 108 grams of Psilocybin (Estimated Street Value = $1,100)
- Approximately 30 pills of Fentanyl (Estimated Street Value = $2,400)
- Drug paraphernalia and packaging materials
- Unknown quantity of Canadian currency
Opeyemi OLORUNLEKE, 29, of Winnipeg has been charged with the following:
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Psilocybin
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Possession of a Weapon x 2
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon in Motor Vehicle
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon, Firearm Part or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order x 5
He was detained in custody.
David ONWUSOROM, 29, of Winnipeg has been charged with the following:
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Psilocybin
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
He was detained in custody.
A 30-year-old male, from Winnipeg is facing charges including:
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Psilocybin
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
He was released on an Undertaking as mandated by the Criminal Code.
A 30-year-old male, from Winnipeg is facing the following charges:
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon in Motor Vehicle
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Psilocybin
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
He was released on an Appearance Notice and Undertaking as mandated by the Criminal Code.