Traffic Stop Leads to Numerous Drug Charges

On February 22^nd at approximately 11:30 a.m., a traffic stop was conducted in the 1100 block of 26th Street. The three occupants of the vehicle were detained for an investigation.

A Police Service Dog (K9) unit attended the scene and was deployed to conduct an exterior search of the vehicle. The K9 provided a positive indication for the presence of drugs. As a result of the search, officers located 4.6 grams of cocaine inside a bag in the back seat. A suitcase in the trunk was found to contain $6,070 in cash. Officers also seized packaging materials (baggies) and a scale consistent with drug trafficking.

A 32-year-old male, a 29-year-old male, and a 40-year-old female were each charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.

In addition, the 32-year-old male was found to be in possession of $2,370 in cash and a cellular phone. The 29-year-old male had $370 in cash on his person.

All three individuals were later released on an Undertaking and are scheduled to appear in court on May 14th, 2026, in Brandon, MB.