On January 6, 2026, at 11:15 pm, Oxford House RCMP were advised by First Nation Safety Officer’s that they were responding to a report of a stranded motorist out on the winter road, near mile marker 180.

The FNSO’s, who were out conducting checkstops on the winter road, advised that they were nearby and would attend to provide assistance if required.

At approximately 12:30 am, RCMP received an update from the FNSO’s that the stranded vehicle, which had run out of fuel, contained five occupants and that they were taken into custody for attempting to transport a large quantity of drugs and liquor into the community.

Bunibonibee Cree Nation has by-laws in place that prohibits the sale and possession of alcohol in the community, which they have asked the RCMP to make enforcement a priority.

RCMP met with the FNSO’s on the winter road and placed the five suspects under arrest for the possession of the drugs and liquor.

A search of the vehicle, and surrounding area where of where it came to a stop on the winter road, led to the seizure of 209 bottles of liquor, over 850 grams of crack cocaine, over 200 grams of cocaine, a small quantity of methamphetamine and other drug related paraphernalia.

One of the occupants, a 34-year-old female from Bunibonibee Cree Nation, found to have sustained injuries earlier consistent with an assault, was taken to the Nursing Station where she was later flown out of the community for further treatment.

The four remaining suspects, Glen Harper, 18, Oden Mason, 22, Cynthia Weenusk, 37, all from Bunibonibee Cree Nation, along with Tamara Palmquist, 43, from Winnipeg, were remanded into custody on charges of Possession for the purpose of Trafficking, Possession of property obtained by crime and several charges under the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control act (LGCCA).

Oxford House RCMP continue to investigate.