Mounties seize replica gun, drugs at Thompson airport

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Mounties seized a replica firearm and drugs from a group of air passengers headed to a northern Manitoba First Nation last week, resulting in six arrests.

RCMP in Thompson arrested and searched a man at the airport at 11:15 a.m. on Aug. 26, believing he may be in possession of a handgun and travelling with a larger group carrying drugs, Manitoba RCMP said in a news release Tuesday.

“A search of this suspect led to the seizure of a package of drugs and a replica firearm from his waistband,” RCMP said.

“Five additional suspects were arrested and upon the search of their belongings, officers seized approximately 940 grams of suspected crack cocaine in various package sizes.”

Mounties said the suspects were scheduled to board a flight to Bunibonibee Cree Nation.

A 32-year-old man from Winnipeg and a 30-year-old man from Bunibonibee were taken into custody on various charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Two Thompson women, ages 35 and 20 years old, and a 33-year-old from Winnipeg, were released for a later court date in Thompson. They will face charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking, RCMP said.

A 41-year-old woman from Bunibonibee was released without charge.

RCMP continue to investigate.