Police on the trail of illegal drug business

As part of an ongoing drug investigation, Steinbach RCMP General Investigative Section and East District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team, executed a search warrant at a residence in the city of Steinbach, on May 1.

Officers seized methamphetamine, crack cocaine, psilocybin, 6 kg of illicit cannabis, 45,000 illicit cigarettes, a conducted energy weapon, a firearm and over $140,000 in cash.

A 50-year-old woman was arrested at the scene is facing a number of charges under the Criminal Code, Cannabis Act and the Tax Administration and Miscellaneous Taxes Act. She was released from custody with an upcoming court date.

The investigation is ongoing and RCMP anticipate further arrests.