Pimicikamak Cree Nation’s Chief is criticising the Manitoba RCMP for failing to enforce band by-laws when it comes to the community’s liquor ban.

David Monias says that by not enforcing the by-law, which passed July 1985, the police agency is violating terms of Treaty Five.

Monias explains a lot of social problems Cross Lake faces stem from alcohol and drugs.

He adds chief and council have provided the tools to the RCMP to assist the community, and is calling for the treaty obligation to be upheld.