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Thompson Rural RCMP seize a significant amount of cocaine at the Thompson airport

On November 3, 2025, at 10:40 am, Thompson Rural RCMP responded to the airport on a report of a suspicious package which was scheduled to be shipped to the community of Bunibonibee Cree Nation.

Officers attended and examined the package, a TV, and located four tightly wrapped packages inside.

A further examination of the packages uncovered approximately 446 grams of cocaine which has an estimated community street value in Bunibonibee Cree Nation of over $222,000.00.

The investigation into the seized cocaine led to the arrest of 55-year-old Hazel Sinclair, from Bunibonibee Cree Nation, who was remanded into custody on a charge of Possession for the purpose of trafficking.

RCMP continue to investigate.

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