Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Saskatchewan RCMP’s Prince Albert Crime Reduction Team (CRT) and Pelican Narrows Detachment recently conducted a series of enforcement activities to combat gang activity and remove illicit drugs and firearms from Pelican Narrows, SK, a community part of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation.
On January 21, 2025, RCMP officers from the Prince Albert CRT, Pelican Narrows Detachment and Critical Incident Response Team executed search warrants at four residences in Pelican Narrows in relation to ongoing drug and firearms trafficking investigations.
Overall, officers located and seized four illegal firearms at multiple residences, two replica firearms, 94 grams of crack cocaine, 13 grams of cocaine, a small amount of methamphetamine and other drug trafficking paraphernalia.
In total, 31 people were arrested – four suspects are facing charges and 27 individuals were released without charges. The investigation continues.
Illicit drugs and firearms seized, four suspects charged
RCMP officers arrested three adult males and four adult females while executing a search warrant at a residence on McKay Street in Pelican Narrows on January 21, 2025.
While searching the residence, officers located and seized:
- 94 grams of crack cocaine;
- 13 grams of cocaine;
- a loaded handgun, which was later determined to be stolen;
- more than $38,000 in cash; and
- additional drug trafficking paraphernalia.
As a result of investigation, Olaitan Iyanda Amoo, a 23-year-old male from Mississauga, ON, is charged with:
- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
- one count, possession of restricted firearm/prohibited weapon with ammo without licence/registration, Section 95(1)(a), Criminal Code;
- one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm, Section 91(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, unsafe storage of a firearms, Section 86(2), Criminal Code;
- one count, using firearm in the commission of an offence – while committing offence, Section 85(1) (a), Criminal Code; and
- one count, possession of weapon obtained by crime, Section 96(1), Criminal Code.
Six individuals were released without charges.
Officers arrested six adult males and six adult females while executing a search warrant at a residence on Wood Crescent in Pelican Narrows on January 21, 2025.
While searching the residence, officers located and seized:
- a small amount of methamphetamine;
- additional drug trafficking paraphernalia;
- two replica firearms; and
- an edged weapon.
As a result of investigation, Leah Sewap, a 35-year-old female from Pelican Narrows, is charged with:
- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and
- one count, using imitation firearm in the commission of an offence – while committing offence; Section 85(2), Criminal Code.
Eleven individuals were released without charges.
Officers arrested six adult males and six adult females while executing search warrants at two residences on Chachakew Place in Pelican Narrows on January 21, 2025.
During the arrests, officers located and seized:
- three firearms (a rifle, a shotgun, and a zip gun);
- ammunition;
- a small amount of methamphetamine; and
- additional drug trafficking paraphernalia.
As a result of investigation, Jocelyn Linklater, a 37-year-old female from Pelican Narrows, is charged with:
- one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm, Section 91(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, tampering with serial number of firearm, Section 108(1)(a), Criminal Code; and
- one count; unsafe storage of firearms, Section 86(2), Criminal Code.
Kelvin McCallum, an 18-year-old male from Pelican Narrows, is charged with:
- one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm, Section 91(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, unsafe storage of firearms, Section 86(2), Criminal Code;
- one count, careless use of a firearm, Section 86(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of a prohibited firearm, Section 95(1)(a), Criminal Code; and
- one count, carry a concealed weapon, Section 90(1), Criminal Code.
Ten individuals were released without charges.
Olaitan Iyanda Amoo, Leah Sewap, Jocelyn Linklater and Kelvin McCallum made their first appearance in Pelican Narrows Provincial Court on January 22, 2025.
Upholding community safety
“These seizures and arrests are examples of how targeted enforcement can take dangerous drugs and weapons out of a community,” says Sgt. Toby Martin, Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Teams’ (SERT) north region acting manager.
“By working together with RCMP officers from the Pelican Narrows Detachment and a specialized unit like the Critical Incident Response Team, the Prince Albert CRT helps make Pelican Narrows a safer place for those who call it home.”
The Prince Albert CRT is part of Saskatchewan RCMP’s SERT. Aiming to curb criminal activity, the Prince Albert CRT conducts targeted enforcement activities informed by intelligence, evidence-based policing, analysis of community crime trends and in consultation with local leadership.
“On behalf of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation leadership, I commend the RCMP for their action and specialized enforcement in Pelican Narrows,” says Councillor Olivia Custer of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation.
“The presence of dangerous drugs has had a devastating impact on the health and safety of our community. Our members have expressed their gratitude for this important step toward making our community safer, especially for our children and Elders. We remain committed to working together to ensure the well-being of our people.”