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Street Crime Unit Seizes $27K in Drugs in Winnipeg Raid

May 28, 2018 11:19 AM | News


Winnipeg Police CrestWinnipeg police made a drug bust on Saturday, resulting in the seizure of over $27,000 in drugs.

Members of the street crime unit and the tactical team executed a search warrant in the 1300 block of Spruce Street.

Officers seized:

  • 2,903 grams of benzocaine (estimated street value of $500)
  • 266 grams of cocaine (estimated street value of $20,000)
  • 103 ¼ gram pieces of crack cocaine (estimated street value of $2,000)
  • 70 grams of marijuana (estimated street value of $700)
  • 158 Percocet pills (estimated street value of $780)
  • 309 Gabapentin pills (estimated street value $3,100)
  • Digital scales
  • Numerous packaging materials
  • Contaminated kitchen appliances/accessories
  • Money counter

Barry Allan Courchene of Winnipeg, 35, faces several drug-related charges. He remains in custody.

— Staff


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