Drug Offence – Arrest: C22-41442

Released: February 28, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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In February 2022, members of the Guns & Gangs Unit began a drug trafficking investigation into the activities of a male residing in the 100 block of Inkster Boulevard.

During the evening of February 27, 2022, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant was executed at the residence with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team.

The male was safely taken into custody. A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of approximately 4.8 ounces of cocaine (with an estimated street value of about $10,000) and body armour.

A 21-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing charges of:

- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possess body armour without a valid permit or in a manner inconsistent with the valid permit (The Body Armour and Fortified Vehicle Control Act)

He was released on an Appearance Notice (as mandated by the Criminal Code).

Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer
Constable Dani McKinnon, Public Information Officer
Constable Claude Chancy, Public Information Officer
Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs

Office: 204-986-3061
E-mail: WPS-PIO@winnipeg.ca

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