Winnipeg man accused of trafficking drugs throughout Manitoba after police seize $1.5M in pills, cocaine
Posted March 9, 2026 12:21 pm.
Last Updated March 9, 2026 8:19 pm.
Police say a 35-year-old Winnipeg man is behind bars after authorities seized about $1.5 million in illicit drugs and cash in an investigation into high-level drug trafficking in Manitoba.
Manitoba RCMP say “Project Deepwater” was a three-month investigation into a drug trafficking network operating in Winnipeg.
Authorities allege a suspect was distributing large amounts of cocaine to support drug trafficking activities in communities throughout Manitoba.
Last month, the Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team (MILET) searched two homes in Winnipeg’s Amber Gates neighbourhood. Police allegedly found 7,000 counterfeit pills disguised as over-the-counter painkiller medication.
“A subsequent lab analysis determined the pills were a mix of heroin and medetomidine, a veterinary sedative that creates a potent and dangerous drug combination that increases risks for users,” Mounties said in a news release.
Manitoba RCMP say they also seized cocaine, illicit marijuana, crack cocaine, cash and trafficking paraphernalia.
Anthony Tran has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. He is scheduled to appear in court March 26. The allegations against him have not been tested in court.
The police investigation is ongoing.
