Virden RCMP arrest pair as part of drug trafficking investigation on Sioux Valley Dakota Nation

October 2, 2026 - Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On Sept. 29, at approximately 8:15 a.m., RCMP executed a search warrant as part of a drug trafficking investigation at a residence on the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation.

Once inside, Virden RCMP – with assistance from the Manitoba West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST) and Police Dog Services – found and seized cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription opioids, drug paraphernalia, nearly $1,500 in Canadian cash and another $800 in American money.

Officers also found a number of weapons – including firearms, a knife and multiple cans of bear mace – and a bulletproof vest.

Two people arrested at the residence have been charged. 

Blair McKay, 44, of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation is charged with:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking x3;
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
• Possession of a firearm when knowing possession is unauthorized;
• Unsafe storage of firearms;
• Weapons possession contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization x2;
• Possession of controlled substance x2;
• Possession of body armour without a permit; and
• Breach of regulation under 3(1) of The Body Armour and Fortified Vehicle Control Act.

Crystal Taylor, 40, of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation is charged with:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking x3;
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
• Possession of a firearm when knowing possession is unauthorized;
• Unsafe storage of firearms;
• Possession contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization x2;
• Possession of controlled substance x2;
• Possession of body armour without a permit; and
• Breach of regulation under 3(1) of The Body Armour and Fortified Vehicle Control Act.

Both accused were remanded into custody.

Virden RCMP continues to investigate.