News release

Thompson Rural RCMP seize stolen gun and drugs in Split Lake

January 30, 2025 - Split Lake, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On January 27, 2025, as part of an on-going investigation, Thompson Rural RCMP attended to a residence in the community of Split Lake to remove a non-resident who was believed to be trafficking drugs.

A search of the residence was conducted, and officers located a male suspect hiding in one of the rooms.

The 26-year-old male was arrested on scene without incident.

While searching the residence, a stolen handgun, 408 grams of drugs believed to be cocaine, 319 grams of drugs believed to be crack, a large amount of Canadian currency, scales, and cell phones were all seized.

Goitom Gezehey, 26, of Calgary, has been charged with 11 offences related to firearms and drugs including, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Resist/Obstruct Peace Officer, and Possession of Weapon Obtained by Crime.

Gezehey has been remanded.

The investigation continues.

Contacts

RCMP Media Relations
RCMP.Media.GRC.Manitoba@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
204-983-8497
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/mb
RCMP Manitoba
Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Manitoba