Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On October 11th, 2023, the Fort Smith RCMP responded to a complaint of two men who were unlawfully inside a residence in Fort Smith. RCMP officers attended the residence and arrested the two men who were attempting to leave in a taxi. During a search incidental to the arrest, a loaded handgun was located on one of the men. Officers also found two loaded magazines, 35 tablets suspected to be oxycontin, 7 grams of cocaine and approximately $600 in cash.
The two men, 20-year-old Isiah Zehimi of Tara, Ontario and 20-year-old Ethienne Ruhumuriza of Edmonton, Alberta are facing charges including:
- Being Unlawfully in a Dwelling House
- Possession of the Proceeds of Crime
- Possession of Controlled Substance for the purpose of Trafficking
Additionally, Ruhumuriza is facing charges of:
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Possession of a restricted firearm without a licence
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Anyone who has information about this incident or drug trafficking activity is asked to contact the Fort Smith RCMP at 867-872-1111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.nwtnu.crimestoppersweb.com. In the event of an emergency call, 911.