RCMP Seize Large Quantity of Cocaine, Cash and Weapons

Manitoba Post StaffNews

On November 12, Thompson RCMP along with specialized units, executed two search warrants at two residences in Thompson, Manitoba.

Thompson RCMP, Manitoba North District Specialized Units, and the Emergency Response Team searched a residence located on Caribou Road in Thompson and seized approximately 947 grams of cocaine, an SKS high powered rifle, ammunition, cross bow and arrows, and other drug paraphernalia.

· 38-year-old Anthony Clements of Thompson, was arrested and charged with Careless use of a firearm, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm and Fail to Comply with Probation order x 2.

· 34-year-old Delmar Hill of Thompson, was arrested and charged with Careless use of a Firearm, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Possession of a Firearm when Unauthorized and Weapons Possession contrary to Order x 3.

· 24-year-old Kendall Clemons of Thompson, was arrested and charged with Careless use of a Firearm, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose x2 and Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm.

· 30-year-old Kathleen Spence-Sinclair, was arrested and charged with Careless use of a Firearm, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm.

All four accused were remanded in custody.

Later on, Thompson RCMP and Manitoba North District Specialized Units, searched a residence located on Pipe Road in Thompson and seized approximately 478 grams of cocaine, a large sum of Canadian currency and other drug paraphernalia.

· 25-year-old Shawn Knowles of Thompson, was arrested and charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.

· 42-year-old Kevin Wilson of Thompson, was arrested and charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.

Both accused were remanded in custody.

Thompson RCMP continue to investigate.

The RCMP remains fully committed to enforcing laws against illicit drugs to their fullest extent as those who produce and traffic illicit drugs destroy lives, homes and communities.