26 kilograms of cocaine seized in Southglen neighbourhood: R26-43172

Released: October 6, 2026 at 10:36 a.m.

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A drug trafficking operation in the Southglen neighbourhood has been disrupted, yielding more than 26 kilograms of cocaine valued at 1.5 million dollars, and two people were arrested following a Winnipeg Police Service Organized Crime Unit investigation.

The investigation centered around a residence in the 1-99 block of Satinwood Place.

On September 16, 2026, a man leaving the residence was taken into police custody and arrested with 3 kilograms of cocaine in his possession. A woman was arrested at an unrelated address.

With the assistance of the Tactical Support Unit and the Central and East District Community Support Units, a search warrant was executed at the residence and the following items were seized:

  • 23.5 kilograms of cocaine
  • Approximately $750,000 Canadian currency
  • Conducted energy weapon
  • Prescription pills
  • Vacuum sealer
  • Drug packaging materials and drug paraphernalia

Haleel Jamal HIDARA (40), has been charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of Scheduled Substance – Psilocybin
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
  • Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon, Firearm Part or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon, Firearm Part or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order

Samantha Darcy GUNN (32), was charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of Scheduled Substance – Psilocybin
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
  • Assault with Weapon Against Intimate Partner

They were both detained in custody.

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