Between April 28th and May 1st, officers with the Manitoba Integrated Violent Offender Apprehension Unit consisting of Manitoba RCMP and Winnipeg Police Service officers, travelled to three Northern communities to conduct operations.

Over the four days, a total of 10 accused were located and arrested without incident.

The unit, along with assistance from The Pas and Moose Lake RCMP detachments and members of Manitoba First Nations Police at Opaskwayak Cree Nation, were able to target and arrest the individuals.

A total of six individuals were arrested in The Pas, and OCN, while four others were taken into custody in Mosakahiken Cree Nation and Cormorant.

In addition to the arrests, the unit executed eight entry warrants while also conducting checks at dozens of residences in search of fugitives.

The Unit continues to investigate.