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.
A 47-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man, both from Norway House, were arrested and charges are pending.
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.
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Three men from Norway House, aged 24, 25 and 27, were arrested and charges are pending.
RCMP continue to investigate.
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