Man charged after drugs, thousands of dollars seized

A 24-year-old man has been charged with numerous offences following a drug trafficking investigation by Winnipeg police.

In September, the Organized Crime Unit (OCU), initiated an investigation involving an individual and a residence in the 300 block of Stradbrook Avenue.

On Sept. 22, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team (TST) and the Central District Community Support Team, officers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver refused to stop and fled, colliding with another vehicle. A suspect was arrested a short time later after a brief foot pursuit. No injuries were reported as a result of the motor vehicle collision.

Subsequent search warrants were executed on the suspect’s vehicle and a residence on Stradbrook. Officers seized three ounces of cocaine (estimated street value $6,000); approximately $30,000 in Canadian currency; approximately $13,000 in counterfeit currency; packaging and other illicit drug paraphernalia; a scale; a vacuum sealer; fraudulent photo ID; and three cellphones.

The suspect was released without charges pending further investigation.

On Sept. 25, OCU located the suspect in the 1100 block of Main Street and he was arrested without incident. Upon his arrest, police seized approximately $3,900 in Canadian currency and a cellphone.

A 24-year-old man is facing a number of drug-, forged-document, and driving charges. He was released on an undertaking.