Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On June 14, 2024, as a result of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking within the City of Thompson, RCMP officers with the Thompson General Investigative Section (GIS), along with assistance from Thompson Detachment officers, executed a search warrant at a residence located on Greenway Crescent.
The search of the property led to the seizure of approximately $8,000 in cash, over 250 grams of crack cocaine, a 9mm handgun and other drug-related paraphernalia.
RCMP have charged Logan Evans, 28, Kelton Thomas, 22, both of Winnipeg, along with Midnight Hamilton, 18, Creedance Swartz, 28, Kash Morris, 18, all from Thompson, with multiple offences including Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and numerous firearms-related offences. They were remanded into custody.
Two other male individuals (22,18), both from Winnipeg, were later released from custody for a court appearance scheduled for September 27, 2024, in Thompson.
Thompson RCMP continue to investigate.