St. Rose du Lac RCMP execute two drug busts in four days

On Mar. 20, RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in Bacon Ridge, Man. More than $35,000 in cash was seized, along with 40 grams of cocaine, some prescription pills, unstamped cigarettes, and various drug paraphernalia. (Source: RCMP)

RCMP in Ste. Rose du Lac have been busy this week, executing two separate drug busts near the central Manitoba community.

The first was on Mar. 17, when Mounties served a search warrant at a home on Ebb & Flow First Nation. Officers seized about 26 grams of cocaine, seven grams of methamphetamine, some cash, and other drug-related paraphernalia.

A 34-year-old woman from Ebb & Flow First Nation faces several drug-related charges. She was released on a promise to appear in court.

On Mar. 20, RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in Bacon Ridge, Man. More than $35,000 in cash was seized, along with 40 grams of cocaine, some prescription pills, unstamped cigarettes, and various drug paraphernalia.

A 55-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman both face drug trafficking charges.

The investigation continues. None of the charges in the two investigations have been proven in court.