Two charged with drug possession

Portage la Prairie RCMP pulled over and arrested four people on Boxing Day for being in possession of drugs.

Police were patrolling 20th Street SW around 3:25 a.m. when they made the stop. The officer saw an item indicative of drug use and placed all four under arrest. A search of the vehicle and the people inside resulted in the discovery of not just drug paraphernalia, but also weapons including a taser.

A 35-year-old Brandon woman faces drug and weapons charges, while a 39-year-old Long Plain First Nation man faces weapons charges. They were set to appear in court at a later date. The other two people were not charged.