On September 4, 2023, the Winnipeg Police Service Guns & Gang Unit executed a search warrant in the 1100 block of Portage Avenue related to a drug trafficking investigation.
As a result of this investigation, three firearms were seized along with more than $30,000 worth of cocaine, and two people were taken into custody:
- ¾ kilogram of cocaine (estimated street value of $30,000)
- 3-D printed Glock, 9mm and compatible ammunition
- Ruger rifle
- Enfield rifle
- double barrel shotgun
- various rounds of compatible ammunition
- 50 Percocet pills (estimated street value of $200)
- packaging materials and scales
- body armour
- a money counter
- a crossbow
- a knife
- cell phones
- $600 Canadian currency
A 30-year-old male, Ryan Thang MOAR of Winnipeg, was charged with 26 firearm and drug-related offences and was detained in custody.
A 27-year-old female of Winnipeg is facing 13 firearm and drug-related offences and was released on an Undertaking as mandated by the Criminal Code.