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Manitoba RCMP make significant seizure at Winnipeg airport

In December,  members from the Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team and the Roving Traffic Unit, seized a large quantity of drugs from two individuals at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport.

On December 19th, Kenneth Ross, 32, of Gods Lake Narrows was attempting to board a flight to Gods River when he was arrested.

A search of the suspect resulted in the seizure of 49 grams of methamphetamine.

On December 22nd, a woman from Gods River, was also attempting to board a flight to Gods River when she had a package seized by security. The package contained 67 grams of cocaine, and 56 grams of methamphetamine.

Tanya Okemow, 30, of Gods River, and Ross, have been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.  Both were released for a court date.

RCMP estimate the community street value of the drugs seized between $50,000 to $70,000.

The investigation continues.

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