News release
Portage la Prairie RCMP arrest male, seize meth and fentanyl
September 15, 2025
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Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On September 10, 2025, at approximately 3:35 pm, Portage la Prairie RCMP officers were on patrol an observed suspicious activity on Saskatchewan Avenue West.
Officers approached the male, who was known to police, and advised him that he was under arrest under the Control Drugs and Substances Act.
A subsequent search of the suspect was conducted where officers located approximately 53 grams of methamphetamine, approximately 3 grams of fentanyl, along with other drug-related paraphernalia.
The drugs were deemed to have an estimated community street value of $6,800.
Paul Pugh, 31, of Portage la Prairie was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking x2.
Pugh was remanded in custody for a future court date.
Portage la Prairie RCMP continue to investigate.