On December 6, 2025, officers from God’s Lake Narrows RCMP flew into Manto Sipi Cree Nation to meet with Anishinaabe Peace Keepers and First Nation Safety Officers in relation to two recent drug seizures, which occurred on the afternoon of December 5 and in the early morning hours of December 6, in the community.

On December 5, at 4:00 pm, RCMP were advised that two adult females (37, 34), from Manto Sipi Cree Nation, were arrested by the FNSO’s at the airport for being in possession of suspected cocaine, crack-cocaine, cash and other drug-related paraphernalia.

On December 6, at 12:55 am, RCMP were advised that a small quantity of drugs, cannabis, illicit pills, cash, a firearm and other drug-related paraphernalia were seized at a residence in the community and that a 35-year-old male, from Manto Sipi Cree Nation, was taken into custody.

Upon arrival in the community, the three accused, along with the seized drugs and related items, were turned over to RCMP.

The two females were later released from police custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 18, 2026, in the community where they will appear on charges of Possession for the purpose of trafficking. The 35-year-old male was released for court scheduled the same date and will face charges of Possession for the purpose of trafficking and Unsafe storage of a firearm.

“The God’s Lake Narrows RCMP would like to acknowledge the efforts made by Chief and Council and the First Nations Safety Officers of Manto Sipi Cree Nation on their efforts to reduce the amount of illicit contraband from entering their community and endangering the lives of its people” said Sgt. Corbin Allingham, Detachment Commander of the God’s Lake Narrows RCMP.

God’s Lake Narrows RCMP continue to investigate.