Manitoba’s RCMP West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST), along with Swan River RCMP, executed a search warrant at a residence in the RM of Mountain On July 21 as part of a drug-related investigation,
Police say that officers seized just over 1 kilogram of cocaine, drug paraphernalia and a firearm. RCMP also seized two 2023 vehicles as proceeds of crime.
Three adults were reportedly arrested at the scene.
Martin Mckenzie, 43, from the RM of Mountain, was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Failing to Comply. Adam Stevens, 25, from Swan River, was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking. He also had two outstanding arrest warrants for Assault and Assault with a Weapon.
They were both remanded into custody.
A 41-year-old man from Pine Creek First Nation is facing a charge of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking. He was released from custody with an upcoming court date.
The investigation continues.