Update: Guns & Gangs Search Warrants – Arrests: C24-289004/C24-113180

Released: December 27, 2024 at 10:06 a.m.

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UPDATE:

In November 2024, the Winnipeg Police Service’s Guns & Gangs Unit commenced an investigation regarding individuals believed to be involved in drug trafficking. On December 11, 2024, two search warrants were executed and several individuals were identified and taken into custody. A 41-year-old male and 47-year-old suspect eluded arrest and a warrant for their arrest was issued.

On December 26, 2024 Cory KOZMENSKI, 47 yrs of Winnipeg, was located, arrested, and charged with 21 offences related to drug trafficking, firearms, and court breaches.

During his arrest, KOZMENSKI was found to be in possession of 13 Ecstasy pills, $10,333.35 Canadian currency, and $400.00 US currency. He was further charged with:

  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – ECSTASY
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Fail to Comply with Condition of Undertaking x 2

He was detained in custody.

A warrant for arrest remains in effect for Kevan ANDERSON, 41 years of Winnipeg (photo below).

As previously released: In November 2024, the Winnipeg Police Service’s Guns & Gangs Unit commenced an investigation regarding individuals believed to be involved in drug trafficking, and several suspects were identified.

On December 11, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., investigators observed two suspects in a 2004 Jeep Compass attend a storage locker in the 1200 block of Notre Dame Avenue. A traffic stop was initiated; however, the driver of the Jeep fled eastbound on Notre Dame Avenue. While evading police, the Jeep collided with several vehicles near the intersection of Sargent Avenue and Edmonton Street, including a school bus with its safety lights activated. No injuries were reported as a result of the collisions.

At approximately 8:40 a.m., the Jeep was located unoccupied in a parking lot in the 800 block of St. James Street. Investigators located and seized 13.3 grams of fentanyl from the vehicle.

At approximately 10:22 a.m., while leaving a residence in the 500 block of Spence Street, a 42-year-old male was located and taken into custody. The following was located and seized during his arrest:

  • 327 grams of cocaine
  • 190 grams of methamphetamine
  • 103 grams of fentanyl
  • Illegal cigarettes (Total 240 individual cigarettes)
  • Contaminated functioning scale

At approximately 10:48 a.m., with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team and the North District Community Support Unit, search warrants were executed at the storage locker on Notre Dame Avenue, as well as the 500 block of Spence Street. As a result of this investigation, the following items were seized.

  • .22LR calibre rifle
  • Two (2) detachable magazines for the above GSG-16 rifle, loaded with a single round of .22LR ammunition
  • Fentanyl – 545 grams (estimated street value – $163,500)
  • Methamphetamine –  327 grams (estimated street value – $32,700)
  • Cocaine – 232 grams (estimated street value – $23,200)
  • T3 pills
  • Approximately 19,400 illegal cigarettes (estimated street value – $19,640)
  • Drug packaging Materials and Paraphelania
  • Two (2) previously reported stolen saxophone’s and two (2) stolen guitars valued at $6589 (C24-113180)
  • $25,745 Canadian Currency

Kevan ANDERSON, 41 years of Winnipeg (fled from Jeep Compass) has been identified and a warrant has been issued for 13 offences related to drug trafficking, firearms, and court breaches (photo below).

Do not approach, suspect considered armed and dangerous.

A 42-year-old  male of Winnipeg is facing the following charges:

  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x 4 (Cocaine, Methamphetamine)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Trafficking in Contraband Tobacco

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

A 26-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing the following charges:

  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x 4 (Cocaine, Methamphetamine)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Trafficking in Contraband Tobacco

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

A 46-year-old female of Winnipeg is facing the following charges:

  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x 4 (Cocaine, Methamphetamine)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Trafficking in Contraband Tobacco

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

A 32-year-old female of Winnipeg is facing the following charges:

  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x 4 (Cocaine, Methamphetamine)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Trafficking in Contraband Tobacco
  • Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing it’s Possession is Unauthorized
  • Store a Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations

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

If you have information on the whereabouts of the above individuals wanted in connection with this investigation, do not approach them as they are considered armed and dangerous. Call 911 immediately.

If you believe your vehicle may have been involved in a collision related to this investigation, you can report online or call 204-986-6222.

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