Police charge man in connection to cocaine trafficking
Posted March 31, 2022 11:48 am.
Last Updated March 31, 2022 11:51 am.
Winnipeg police’s Guns and Gangs Unit has charged a man in connection with cocaine trafficking.
WPS says after a nearly two-month long operation, and several search warrants, a 23-year-old man is now in custody.
In the drug bust, police managed to seize the following items:
- A 9mm handgun with a high-capacity magazine
- 9mm ammunition
- 17 ounces of cocaine (estimated street value of $34,000)
- Cutting agent
- Approximately $20,000 in bundled cash
- Scales
- Mobile phones
The 23-year-old has been released but is expected to appear in court at a later date. He faces multiple charges, including possession of a scheduled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a firearm.
