Drug Trafficking – Arrest: C22-288174

Released: December 13, 2022 at 12:47 p.m.

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On December 12, 2022, at approximately 10:30 a.m., members of the East District Community Support Unit observed two males involved in what was believed to be a close contact drug transaction at the rear of a business in the 500 block of St. Mary’s Road.

One of the males drove away before his vehicle could be identified, and the other male entered a nearby running vehicle. The suspect then exited the vehicle and placed something in the backseat.  

He was subsequently taken into custody, and the following items were seized during the investigation:

- 20 grams of cocaine (estimated street value of $2,000)

- 30 Percocet pills (estimated street value of $150)

- $9,500 Canadian currency

A 20-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing the following charges:

- 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 $5000

He was released on an Undertaking as mandated by the Criminal Code.

Citizens can report suspicious activity relating to the illicit drug trade, which negatively impacts all communities.

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