Five people are facing charges following the search of a residence on C Street in Fort Providence yesterday.
In an announcement issued today, police said that a number of enforcement units joined the RCMP to conduct the search.
“Additional police resources including the Emergency Response Team, Territorial Crime Reduction Unit and Police Dog Services were present in the community to assist.”
Officers reported that illegal substances and weapons were found during the search.
“As a result of the search, officers seized approximately 133 grams of suspected crack-cocaine, four long-guns, an imitation pistol, assorted ammunition and other drug paraphernalia,” said police.
- 18-year-old, a 21-year-old, a 22-year-old, a 53-year-old and 59-year-old are facing charges including.
- Trafficking a Schedule I substance, contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000, contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
- Possession of a firearm while knowing possession is unauthorized, contrary to section 92(1) of the Criminal Code
Careless use of a firearm (2 counts), contrary to section 86(1) of the Criminal Code
Police reported that each of the suspects appeared before a Justice of the Peace and were remanded into custody. Officers said that the investigation remains ongoing at this time.
The RCMP ask anyone with information on this matter to contact Fort Providence police at 867-699-1111 or Crimestoppers at https://p3tips.com
