News release
Berens River seize drugs and large amount of Canadian currency
April 11, 2025
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Berens River, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On April 4, 2025 at approximately 4:40 am, Berens River RCMP received a request from First Nation Safety Officers (FNSO) to assist with a report of an individual believed to be transporting illegal drugs into the community.
Officers assisted First Nation Safety Officers and conducted a vehicle stop. As a result, Officers seized 56.4 grams of cocaine, 55.7 grams of crack cocaine along with Canadian funds believed to be proceeds of crime.
A 32-year-old female from Berens River was arrested for Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and released for court. Charges are pending.
On April 8, 2025 at approximately 7:50 pm, Berens River RCMP received another request to assist First Nations Safety Officers with a report of suspicious activity at a residence.
When RCMP and FNSO’s entered the residence, they located a 18-year-old male hiding in a bedroom closet.
The youth was in possession of 8 grams of crack cocaine and $15,000 in Canadian Currency believed to be proceeds of crime. The matter is still under investigation and charges are pending.
Berens River RCMP and First Nation Safety Officers continue to investigate.
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