Source: BPS News Release
On May 25, 2022 at approximately 2:00 pm, members of the Organized Crime Section and the Crime Suppression Section conducted two search warrants at residences in the 600 block of 16th street, and in the 400 block of 5th street following an investigation into drug trafficking.
Police seized cash, an ounce of meth, a .117-caliber BB rifle and drug trafficking paraphernalia from the residence on 16th street.
A 24-year-old male was stopped in a vehicle and arrested as he left the residence. He was later released to appear in court on charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Meth, Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime, Fail to Comply with Undertaking, and Fail to Comply with Release Order X3.
Two other individuals were arrested in this residence and released without charges.
From the second location, police located and seized a loaded .22 caliber rifle that had been reported stolen out of Ontario. Also seized was several hundred opioid pills, a small amount of Meth, drug trafficking paraphernalia, cash, two conducted energy weapons, and a variety of ammunition.
Arrested in connection with this residence was a 39-year-old female. She was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today on charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Meth, and on outstanding warrant charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Fail to Attend Court.
A 59-year-old male was arrested and later released. He will appear in court on July 18, 2022 on numerous firearm related offences.
A 55-year-old male was also arrested and later released. He will appear in court on July 21, 2022 on numerous firearm related offences and Fail to Comply with Release Order.
A 30-year-old male who was also located in the residence was arrested on outstanding charges of Assault Cause Bodily Harm. He was released to appear in court at a later date.
