Winnipeg man facing drug trafficking charge

A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen on Sept. 2, 2021 at the Public Information Office in Winnipeg. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski

By CityNews Staff

Posted March 15, 2025 11:52 am.

Winnipeg police say a 31-year-old man is facing a charge after allegedly trafficking drugs in Varsity View.

WPS says on Mar. 12, officers executed a search warrant at an apartment complex along Hendon Avenue near Vialoux Drive.

During the search, one man was taken into custody and officers were able to find and seize 46 grams of cocaine on him.

Additionally, during a search of the suite, police found and seized 207 grams of cocaine, drug packaging, contaminated scales, and a cell phone.

WPS says overall the amount of drugs seized was worth around $25,300.

A 31-year-old man from Winnipeg is facing a charge of possession of a scheduled substance for the purpose of trafficking. He has also been released on an undertaking.

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