News release

Oxford House RCMP assist First Nation Safety Officers with liquor seizure

April 13, 2026 - Bunibonibee Cree Nation, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On April 7, 2026, at 12:50 am, Oxford House RCMP were advised by First Nation Safety Officers (FNSO’s), who were conducting patrols on the winter road via snowmobile, that they came across two snowmobilers who attempted to flee as the FNSO’s approached.

The FNSO’s advised police that the two suspects, a 46-year-old and a 22-year-old, did not make it far as their snowmobiles broke down while attempting to flee. As they approached the two suspects, they noted several small and large jerry cans on the snowmobile which the suspects attempted to throw onto the side of the winter road. Upon closer examination of the jerry cans, the FNSO’s noted each was filled with alcohol.

Bunibonibee Cree Nation has by-laws in place that prohibits the sale and possession of alcohol and drugs in the community, which they have asked the RCMP to make enforcement a priority.

The two suspects were detained and upon their search, the FNSO’s located a large quantity of cash and a small quantity of drugs, believed to be cocaine.

The two suspects were transported to the Oxford House RCMP Detachment where they were turned over to police and re-arrested for Possession of a controlled substance, Possession of property obtained by crime as well as offences under the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act. 

Nathaniel Grieves, 22, was charged and later released by a Judicial Justice of the Peace whereas the 46-year-old male was released on a Release Order for a future court date scheduled in the community.

Oxford House RCMP continue to investigate.

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