Manitoba RCMP West District CREST seize large amount of cocaine and make arrests

On July 21, 2023, as part of an ongoing investigation, Manitoba RCMP West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST), along with Swan River RCMP, executed a search warrant at a residence in the RM of Mountain.

Officers seized just over 1 kilogram of cocaine, drug paraphernalia and a firearm. Officers also seized two 2023 vehicles, as proceeds of crime.

Three adults were arrested at the scene.

Martin Mckenzie, 43, from the RM of Mountain was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Failing to Comply.

Adam Stevens, 25, from Swan River, was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking. He also had two outstanding warrants of arrest for Assault and Assault with a Weapon.

They were both remanded into custody.

A 41-year-old male from Pine Creek First Nation is facing a charge of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking. He was released from custody with an upcoming court date.

Swan River RCMP along with CREST, continue to investigate.