An RCMP patch is seen on the shoulder of an assistant commissioner, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, April 28, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Portage la Prairie RCMP are investigating after multiple reports of offensive posters containing hate symbols and racist messaging in the community.
Police say the first call came just after 8:05 a.m. on Monday, after posters were discovered on storefront windows. Additional reports indicate the posters were placed overnight on various buildings and parked vehicles along Saskatchewan Avenue.
RCMP say the posters include a partial image of a swastika and references to white nationalism and white power.
“Manitoba RCMP take all instances of suspected hate-motivated crimes seriously and are investigating to identify a suspect,” police said in a release. “Under the Criminal Code, individuals found guilty of public incitement of hatred and/or wilful incitement of hatred can face a sentence of up to two years in prison.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portage la Prairie RCMP at (204) 857-4445 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
