On July 9, 2026, at 3:30 pm, Oxford House RCMP were notified about a female passenger that arrived at the airport, possibly transporting illicit drugs.

 

First Nation Safety Officers alerted police and proceeded to bring her to the detachment.

 

A search of the female was conducted and two packages wrapped in electrical tape, along with two other smaller packages were located inside her purse.

 

The community value of the crack cocaine seized is estimated at over $180,000.

 

Ariel Hart, 27, from Bunibonibee Cree Nation was arrested and charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.

 

Hart was remanded until her court date in Thompson.

 

Oxford House RCMP continue to investigate.