Photo: Seized objects / supplied by the RCMP
A proactive patrol by Stanley Mission RCMP has resulted in the seizure of more than one kilogram of suspected cocaine and the arrest of three people.
“Proactive patrols are an important part of how we keep our communities safe. In this case, what began as a traffic stop resulted in officers intercepting a significant quantity of dangerous illicit drugs before they could circulate in the community,” stated S/Sgt. Derek Eberle with La Ronge RCMP. “This is a clear example of how proactive policing can have a direct impact on community safety.”
Police say officers conducted a traffic stop in Stanley Mission at about 2:05 a.m. on September 26.
During the stop, officers observed drug trafficking paraphernalia and open alcohol in plain view inside the vehicle.
All three occupants were arrested.
A subsequent search of the vehicle led officers to seize more than one kilogram of suspected cocaine, cash, and drug trafficking paraphernalia.
As a result of the investigation, 36-year-old Suzie McKenzie, of Sucker River is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine and two counts of failing to comply with release order conditions.
The vehicle’s other occupants, 33-year0old Erica McKenzie, of Sucker River and 20-year-old Jason Roberts, of Stanley Mission, were arrested on outstanding warrants.
Police say Erica McKenzie was wanted by Waskesiu RCMP on a flight-from-police charge, while Jason Roberts was wanted by Stanley Mission RCMP on a break-and-enter charge.
Suzie McKenzie made her first court appearance in La Ronge on September 28.