A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen at the Public Information Office in Winnipeg, on September 2, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski)
A months-long investigation by Winnipeg police has resulted in the seizure of approximately $179,000 worth of illicit drugs, firearms, and stolen property, along with the arrests of three individuals.
The investigation, which began in January 2025, targeted drug trafficking in the Elmwood area. On March 6, police arrested a 38-year-old man during a traffic stop at Watt Street and Chalmers Avenue, leading to a series of search warrants.
Raids at homes on Tweed Avenue and Roberta Avenue, as well as a storage locker on Gordon Avenue, resulted in the seizure of:
- 4.6 kg of cocaine ($138,000)
- 2.8 kg of methamphetamine ($28,000)
- Fentanyl, counterfeit Percocet, and other pills
- Multiple firearms, including a sawed-off shotgun and a semi-automatic rifle
- Tasers, brass knuckles, and a bulletproof vest
- Over $10,000 in cash and stolen property
A 40-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man were also arrested. All three suspects face multiple charges, including drug trafficking, weapons offences, and possession of stolen property. They have been released from custody pending court appearances.
