By Voice Staff
Four people from the Roseau River Anishinaabe First Nation have been arrested and are facing charges after a report of fraud led police into a drug trafficking investigation.
On Feb. 7th, members of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) were dispatched to a report of a stolen credit card being used fraudulently at a local business.
Officers identified the female suspect involved and went to her residence, where she was placed under arrest without incident.
During the arrest, police observed drug paraphernalia in plain view. After receiving a search warrant, officers found and seized approximately 187 grams of suspected cocaine and 61 grams of suspected methamphetamine with a combined estimated street value of $24,800.
A 50-year-old female has been charged with fraud under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime, possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine, and possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine.
A 39-year-old male has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine and possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine.
A 40-year-old male has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine and possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine.
And a 41-year-old female of Roseau River First Nation has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine, possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, and possession of proceeds of crime
All four were released on undertakings to await their court dates.
