On November 20, 2025, Thompson Rural RCMP received a report from a First Nations Safety Officer in Tataskweyak Cree Nation (Split Lake) advising that they were conducting a home inspection at a residence in the community when they located a revolver, ammunition, Canadian currency, a small quantity of drug, believed to be crack cocaine, and cannabis.

The occupants of the residence were removed and the home was secured.

Officers with the Thompson Rural RCMP Detachment prepared and executed a search warrant at this residence where the items were seized.

RCMP have arrested and charged a 17-year-old male with Possession for the purpose of trafficking, Possession of proceeds of crime and several firearms-related offences. He was remanded into custody.

Thompson Rural RCMP continue to investigate.