News release

Turtleford RCMP charge male after weapons and illicit drugs seized

March 17, 2026 - Thunderchild First Nation, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP

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Turtleford RCMP have charged a male with more than 20 offences after seizing firearms, weapons, methamphetamine, crack cocaine and cocaine from a residence on Thunderchild First Nation.

On March 4, Turtleford RCMP executed a search warrant at the residence as part of an ongoing investigation.

Officers located and seized:

- a loaded handgun;

- an illegally-modified firearm;

- numerous firearm parts, including a loaded barrel that was capable of firing;

- thousands of rounds of ammunition;

- a butterfly knife;

- nun chucks;

- approximately 400 grams of suspected methamphetamine;

- approximately 33 grams of crack cocaine; and

- approximately 26 grams of suspected cocaine.

A photo of the seized items is attached.

As a result of continued investigation, 37-year-old Spencer Wapass from Thunderchild First Nation is charged with:

- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking (methamphetamine), Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; 

- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking (crack cocaine), Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;

- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;

- one count, trafficking (methamphetamine), Section 5(1), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; 

- one count, trafficking (crack cocaine), Section 5(1), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;

- one count, trafficking (cocaine), Section 5(1), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;

- two counts, possession of a restricted/prohibited weapon with ammunition, Section 95(1), Criminal Code;

- three counts, unauthorized possession of a firearm, Section 91(2), Criminal Code;

- three counts, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;

- three counts, unsafe storage of a firearm, Section 86(2), Criminal Code;

- one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code;

- three counts, possession of a weapon contrary to order, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code; and

- one count, tampering with a serial number, Section 108(1)(a), Criminal Code.

Spencer Wapass as already in custody; he was arrested on March 2 on an outstanding warrant with the assistance from Saskatchewan RCMP’s Critical Incident Response Team.

Spencer Wapass is scheduled to next appear in St. Walburg Court on March 17, 2026.

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