Guns and Drugs seized, seven people arrested: C25-249664

Released: October 21, 2025 at 9:53 a.m.

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In October 2025, the North District Community Support Unit began a drug trafficking investigation in the William Whyte neighbourhood. As a result of this investigation, a firearm was seized along with approximately $600 worth of illicit drugs and around $4,000 in cash. Seven people were arrested, three of whom were charged.

On October 19, 2025, just before 2:00 p.m., the North District Community Support Unit, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team, and the Guns and Gangs Unit, executed a warrant on a residence in the 500 block of Manitoba Avenue. Seven individuals were located within the residence and arrested.

Items seized by investigators during the execution of the warrant included the following:

  • A sawed-off .22 caliber rifle
  • .22 caliber ammunition
  • 2.7 grams of Fentanyl (Estimated Street Value = $325)
  • 2.0 grams of Methamphetamine (Estimated Street Value = $200)
  • 3.2 grams of Psilocybin (Estimated Street Value = $30)
  • Approximately $4,000 in Canadian currency

Nicholas James LILKE, (38), has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
  • Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized

He was detained in custody.

A 48-year-old man is facing the following charges:

  • Fail to Comply with Condition of Undertaking x 2

He was released on an Appearance Notice.

A 30-year-old woman is facing the following charges:

  • 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
  • Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
  • Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
  • Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

She was released on an Undertaking.

Four other individuals were released without charges.

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