Numbers from the Manitoba government show a centre set up to detain those intoxicated with methamphetamine and other drugs is primarily holding people for alcohol use.
Drugs Articles
Police Seize Opium in Highway Drug Bust Near Headingley
A West St. Paul man is facing drug trafficking charges after Winnipeg police seized opium near Headingley early Thursday.
Manitoba Opens Province’s First Supervised Consumption Site
Manitoba’s addictions minister says it’s a special but bittersweet day as the province opens its first supervised consumption site.
Winnipeg Police to Restart Downtown Drug Enforcement Blitz
Winnipeg police will restart enforcement and engagement efforts on Friday aimed at curbing open drug use and trafficking downtown.
Man Charged After $27K Cocaine, $150K Cash Seized in Peguis
A 37-year-old man is facing 11 firearms charges after police seized guns, cocaine and cash in Winnipeg’s Peguis neighbourhood.
Posing with Weapons on Social Media Leads to Charges for Winnipeg Man
A 24-year-old man has been charged after Winnipeg police investigated social media posts showing him posing with firearms.
Three Arrested in Downtown Winnipeg Drug Trafficking Bust
Winnipeg police have arrested three people following a drug trafficking bust in the 600 block of Elgin Avenue.
Winnipeg Police Ramp Up Enforcement on Open Drug Use
Winnipeg police say they have increased their presence in neighbourhoods most affected by open drug use and trafficking.
Three Charged After Loaded Handgun, Drugs Seized During Elmwood Traffic Stop
Three people are facing a combined slate of firearms and drug charges after a traffic stop in Elmwood early Sunday morning.
Manitoba Pharmacists Say Province Has Canada’s Most Restrictive Scope of Practice
Manitoba’s pharmacy association wants the province to allow its pharmacists to treat more ailments, in line with other provinces.
Three Charged in Winnipeg Drug Trafficking Investigation
Three people are facing charges following a Winnipeg police investigation into suspected drug trafficking that resulted in the seizure of drugs, cash, luxury items and high-end clothing.
Winnipeg Police Bust Major Drug Network Tied to Hells Angels, Mexican Cartel
A two-year investigation by Winnipeg police has resulted in 33 arrests and the dismantling of a large-scale drug trafficking network with ties to some of Canada’s most notorious criminal organizations.








