On October 29, 2021, as a result of an ongoing investigation, Winnipegosis RCMP along with support from the Manitoba West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST) executed a search warrant at a residence located on the Skownan First Nation.
The search of the residence resulted in the seizure of cocaine, cannabis, cash, firearms and drug related paraphernalia.
RCMP arrested a 28-year-old male, from Skownan First Nation, who was later released for court scheduled January 18, 2022, in Dauphin. He will face charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking as well as several firearm-related offences.
Winnipegosis RCMP continue to investigate.