On Jan. 20 at approximately 2:50 am, as part of an ongoing drug investigation, Thompson RCMP along with the Tactical Team and Manitoba North District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team, intercepted a bus in Grand Rapids, while it was stopped at a gas station.

The bus was travelling from Winnipeg to Thompson.

A 29-year-old male was arrested, and was found to be in possession of over 200 oxycodone pills, 142 grams of cocaine and a cutting agent.

Mohamud Ahmed Abdi of Toronto, Ontario, has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x2, Trafficking x2, Obstruction and Failing to Comply x3. He was remanded into custody.

RCMP continue to investigate.