Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On March 8, 2024, as part of an ongoing firearms investigation, Grand Rapids RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in Misipawistik Cree Nation.
Three males were arrested at the residence, two of them were WANTED on outstanding warrants. The search resulted in the seizure of a rifle, ammunition, a small quantity of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
A 17-year-old male has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Obstructing a Peace Officer and Failing to Comply x2.
Keiran Ballantyne, 19, has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Careless Use of Firearm, Fail to Comply x2, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and numerous other weapons offences.
Both were remanded into custody
Kyle Munroe, 25, was remanded into custody on his outstanding warrant.
Grand Rapids RCMP continue to investigate.