News release
Oxford House RCMP assist First Nation Safety Officers with drug seizure
September 10, 2025
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Bunibonibee Cree Nation, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On September 7, 2025, at 8:00 pm, Oxford House RCMP received a report from a First Nation Safety Officer that a female passenger, from an inbound flight from Winnipeg, had been detained at the airport as she was found in the possession of a large quantity of drugs.
The suspect, a 37-year-old female from the community, was transported to the Oxford House RCMP Detachment and turned over to police.
This investigation led to the seizure of approximately 251 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 24 grams of cocaine and 200 illicit pills believed to be oxycodone. The estimated community street value of these drugs is approximately $140,000.
RCMP have charged 37-year-old Marilee Yellowback, from Bunibonibee Cree Nation, with Possession for the purpose of trafficking x2 and Possession of a controlled substance. She was remanded into custody.
“This is a significant drug seizure in relation to drugs destined for Bunibonibee Cree Nation and is a direct result of the efforts put forth by First Nation Safety Officers” said Cpl. Ian Lenartowich of the Oxford House RCMP. “These drugs not only fuel addiction and crime but cause harm to families and the community. This seizure underscores the important role FNSO’s play in protecting this community.”
Oxford House RCMP continue to investigate.