More than two dozen people were arrested last week as part of targeted operations by the Manitoba Integrated Violent Offenders Apprehension Unit in several communities.

MIVOAU, which is comprised of RCMP and Winnipeg Police Service officers, targets the most violent, dangerous and prolific offenders – including suspects in serious and violent crimes and individuals who are wanted on outstanding arrest warrants.
 

From Oct. 19-21, MIVOAU officers visited Dauphin, Grandview, Winnipegosis, Sandy Bay First Nation and Ebb and Flow First Nation as part of efforts to locate and arrest offenders. MIVOAU was assisted in their search by several RCMP units, including Police Dog Services, the West District General Investigation Section (GIS) and the West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST).

In total, RCMP knocked on 143 doors, arrested 28 offenders, seized three firearms and an ounce of cocaine over the three days.

The most notable incident occurred just after 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 21, when officers went to a residence in Grandview. In that incident, officers searched the residence with the owner’s consent and found a firearm in plain view.

Six people inside the home were arrested, including one who was wanted by MIVOAU officers. Officers subsequently found a small quantity of cocaine in the residence. All six suspects were charged with drug and/or weapons-related offences.