67 charges laid against 13 Manitobans following ‘significant’ gun, drug bust
Fifteen people have been arrested so far, with 13 charged, as the Manitoba RCMP continues its collaborative investigation into alleged drug and gun trafficking in the province.
Police in Manitoba have laid 67 charges against 13 individuals following a significant drug and weapons bust dubbed "Project Dolar." The 19-month investigation, a collaborative effort between the Manitoba RCMP and Winkler Police Service, resulted in the seizure of eight kilograms of cocaine, 13 restricted handguns, and four vehicles valued at $110,000.
The operation expanded to include other drugs and illegal weapons trafficking. Police also seized 2.5 kilograms of psilocybin, 44 non-restricted firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition, 228 cartons of unstamped tobacco, and $4,500 in cash. Charges were laid in Winkler, the RM of Stuartburn, Thornhill, La Rivière, and McCreary.
One of the 13 individuals, a 29-year-old from Carman, faces 29 charges, including trafficking cocaine and firearm trafficking. The man is believed to be a mid-to-high level player within an organized crime group. Two additional men in Winnipeg are still facing charges for suspected cocaine trafficking conspiracy. Manitoba’s Minister of Justice Matt Wiebe emphasized the impact of the drug and gun trade on communities, stating this bust is "significant." Police anticipate further arrests and charges related to Project Dolar.
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