News release

Two Ontario males charged after Thompson drug bust

March 23, 2026 - Thompson, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On March 20, RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in Thompson after receiving information that drug trafficking was occurring at the address.

Officers from the Thompson RCMP’s general investigation section, in collaboration with the Manitoba RCMP North District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST), searched a residence on Yale Avenue after receiving reports of an unusual amount of people coming and going from the residence.

Inside the home, RCMP found and seized approximately 120 grams of cocaine/crack cocaine, 180 pills, a significant amount of cash and multiple electronic devices.

Two Ontario males were arrested at the scene.

Rodel Dickson, 31 has been charged with:

• Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking;
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; and
• Failing to comply with conditions of a release order.

Tayjhaun Murray-Ferguson, 27, has been charged with:

• Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking;
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; and
• Possessing a forged document.

Both suspects remain in custody. RCMP continue to investigate.