Thompson RCMP traffic stop leads to seizure of drugs, cash and weapons

January 25, 2021
Thompson, Manitoba

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On January 23, 2021, at approximately 10:25 am, Thompson RCMP Traffic Services stopped a vehicle on Highway 6, near Paint Lake.

A search of the vehicle was conducted and officers seized approximately 280 grams of cocaine, Canadian currency, weapons and drug paraphernalia.

The driver, a 32-year-old male was arrested and was also found to be breaching the Public Health Emergency Order for non-essential travel north of the 53rd parallel.

Matthew Govereau has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Trafficking, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose x2, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Unlawful Transportation of Liquor in a Motor Vehicle, under the Liquor, Gaming, Cannabis Control Act and Failing to Comply with a Public Health Emergency Order, under the Public Health Act. He was remanded into custody.

Thompson RCMP continue to investigate.

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Contact information

Cpl. Julie Courchaine, Media Relations Officer
RCMP Media Relations
204-983-8497

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File number: 2021-102645

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