Portage la Prairie RCMP were able to take illegal drugs off the street in what started as a robbery call.
According to an RCMP Weekly Report, on October 29, Portage RCMP received a call from a business regarding a theft in the 700 block of Saskatchewan Avenue East. When police arrived, the two had already fled the scene.
RCMP were able to locate the suspects a short distance from away, leading to the arrest of both suspects.
A 31-year-old woman from Long Plain First Nation faces charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl, Theft Under $5,000.00 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000.00. A 32-year-old man from Portage faces charges of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000.00.
Both were released to appear in court at a later date.