Roving patrols and checkstops by Norway House RCMP and First Nation Safety Officers led to the seizure of more than 1,000 cans of beer in Norway House First Nation, where a band council resolution prohibits alcohol, March 27-28.
More than $7,000 in fines under the Highway Traffic Act and Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority were issued as a result.
Poplar River RCMP and Berens River RCMP stopped four vehicles on the winter road to those communities March 29, leading to the seizure of more than 70 bottles of liquor, 24 cans of beer, 36 grams of cocaine and more than 1,500 grams of cannabis.
A 27-year-old woman from Poplar River First Nation was arrested and will be facing charges of possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling and distributing and for failing to comply with a probation order. She is scheduled to appear in court May 12. RCMP are still investigating and four other people may be facing charges.
