News release

Man sentenced in Délı̨nę drug matter

April 3, 2025 - Délı̨nę, Northwest Territories
From: Northwest Territories RCMP

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Police in Délı̨nę are updating the public on the outcome of a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act investigation that resulted in the arrest of a man in Délı̨nę last summer.

As per an August 2024 press release, on August 22nd, 2024, officers of the Délı̨nę detachment arrested a man at the airport after receiving a tip that he was arriving in the community by plane and had warrants for his arrest. After taking the man into custody, police located approximately 77 grams of crack-cocaine in his possession. The man was subsequently charged and remanded into custody.

On March 31st, prior to a scheduled trial, Billy John McNeely of Yellowknife pled guilty to one count of Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

McNeely was sentenced to two years plus one day in custody, a 10-year firearms prohibition order and was ordered to submit a DNA sample to the National DNA Databank.

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“This conviction represents a positive outcome to this investigation, sending a strong message to others involved in or considering drug trafficking in our Northern communities.

The Délı̨nę RCMP will continue to work to reduce the harm caused by illegal drugs in the community and encourage residents to share any information they may have on such matters to police.”

Corporal Charles Bond, Detachment Commander, Délı̨nę RCMP

Contacts

Cst. Josh Seaward
Media Relations Officer
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - G Division
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