2 people arrested after Winnipeg police make $1.1M drug bust in St. Vital

Police arrested two people from Winnipeg and they are both facing several charges aftermore than $1.1-million worth of drugs was seized following a months-long investigation.

Winnipeg police's guns and gangs unit started an investigation into a man suspected of trafficking large amounts of cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine in November of 2022. He was arrested at a house on St. Anne's Road, between Wales and Worrthington avenues, on Feb. 10, according to a Saturday news release.

A woman was also also arrested at the home.

Several items were seized, including the following:

• 2.67 kilograms of fentanyl, with a potential street value of $1,068,000.
• 277 grams of methamphetamine, with a potential street value of $27,700.
• 259 grams of cocaine, with a potential street value of $25,900.
• About $30,000 in cash, as well as counterfeit money.
• Tools to make counterfeit money.
• Score sheets, scales and packaging materials.
• Vacuum sealer.
• Two pellet guns.

A 39-year-old man and 38-year-old woman are facing several charges, including possession of a substance for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine, as well asmaking and possessing counterfeit money.

The man was also charged with possession of a weapon.

He was detained in custody. The womanwas released on an undertaking.

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