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Arrests made after Norway House RCMP seize cocaine, marijuana at traffic stops

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On Dec. 27 at around 11:30 pm, RCMP conducted a traffic stop in the community of Norway House.

During the stop, officers reportedly seized approximately 935 grams of cocaine.

Norway House RCMP seized approximately 935 grams of cocaine from traffic stop
Norway House RCMP seized approximately 935 grams of cocaine from traffic stop. Manitoba RCMP / File

A 47-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man, both from Norway House, were arrested and charges are pending.

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Then, just after midnight on Dec. 28, Norway House RCMP initiated another traffic stop.

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As officers attempted to stop the vehicle, they saw the driver throw a bag out the window.

All three men in the vehicle were arrested and police began a search.

Officers found the bag, which contained approximately 3600 grams of cannabis, and a large sum of money.

Norway House RCMP seized approximately 3600 grams of cannabis and a large sum of money from traffic stop.
Norway House RCMP seized approximately 3600 grams of cannabis and a large sum of money from traffic stop. Manitoba RCMP

Three men from Norway House, aged 24, 25 and 27, were arrested and charges are pending.

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RCMP continue to investigate.

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