Three people from Thompson were arrested for alleged drug trafficking this week after two search warrants were executed in the city.

 

On June 17 at approximately 8:20 PM, the Thompson RCMP executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a result on Stanford Bay. 

 

As a result of this search warrant, a quantity of cocaine, weapons such as a bear spray and machete, drug trafficking paraphernalia and Canadian currency were seized police. 

 

A 26 year-old man and a 36 year-old woman face multiple charges, namely, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

 

Then, on June 19 at approximately 12:45 AM, the Thompson RCMP executed another Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant, this time at a hotel on Thompson Drive. 

 

As a result of this search warrant, a quantity of cocaine, drug trafficking paraphernalia and Canadian currency were seized by police. 

 

A 24 year-old man from Thompson was arrested by police.  Police queries determined this man had a warrant for his arrest.  This man faces multiple charges, namely, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.