Drug enforcement near Headingley, man arrested and 3 kilos of opium seized: C26-207397

Released: August 20, 2026 at 1:33 p.m.

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On August 20, 2026, in the early morning hours, the Winnipeg Police Service was conducting drug interdiction enforcement along the Trans-Canada Highway, near Headingley, Manitoba.

Officers stopped a 2024 Dodge Ram truck and the driver was detained as part of a drug investigation. Indicators of interprovincial drug trafficking were observed, and with the assistance of the K9 Unit's drug detection dog, a search resulted in the seizure of the following items:

  • Over 3 kilograms of opium concealed within the vehicle (estimated value of more than $200,000)

  • $600 Canadian currency

A 22-year-old man from West St. Paul, Manitoba was arrested and is facing the following charges:

  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opium
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

He was released on an Undertaking.

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