News release
Manitoba RCMP make significant seizure at Winnipeg airport
January 10, 2025
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Winnipeg, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On December 19 and 22, 2024, members from the Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team (MILET) and the Roving Traffic Unit (RTU), seized a large quantity of drugs from two individuals at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport.
On the 19th, Kenneth Ross, 32, of Gods Lake Narrows was attempting to board a flight to Gods River, Manitoba, when he was arrested.
A search of the suspect resulted in the seizure of 49 grams of methamphetamine.
Ross, was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and released for a court date.
On the 22nd, a 30-year-old female from Gods River, was also attempting to board a flight to Gods River when she had a package seized by security. The package contained 67 grams of cocaine, and 56 grams of methamphetamine.
Tanya Okemow, 30, of Gods River, has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x2 and released for a court date.
RCMP estimate the community street value of the drugs seized of being between $50,000 to $70,000.
The investigation continues.