Woman charged after 664 grams of suspected meth seized in Pelican Narrows

PELICAN NARROWS – Pelican Narrows RCMP have charged a woman after seizing weapons, suspected illicit drugs, and trafficking paraphernalia at a residence in Pelican Narrows.

On July 4, Pelican Narrows RCMP officers conducted evening patrols in Pelican Narrows to check for compliance with the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation’s new emergency safety measures.

During the patrol, police officers performed a check at a residence on Linklater Street and were granted permission to enter the residence.

Inside the residence, police officers observed prohibited firearms, ammunition, and a bag of white powder. Police officers arrested a female on the scene without incident and requested a warrant to search the residence.

During the search of the residence, police officers located and seized:

• one sawed-off shotgun;
• several imitation firearms;
• various types of ammunition;
• various bladed weapons, including machetes, a tactical axe and knives;
• 664 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine;
• 30 cellphones;
• a large sum of cash; and
• additional drug paraphernalia.

As a result of the continued police investigation, a 30-year-old woman, from Pelican Narrows, has been charged with:

• one count, possession of a firearm without a licence;
• one count, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized;
• one count, possession of a loaded prohibited weapon without a licence;
• one count, storage of a prohibited firearm in a careless manner;
• one count, possession of a firearm without a serial number;
• one count, unsafe storage of a firearm;
• nine counts, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
• two counts, possession of a prohibited device without a licence;
• one count, possession of a loaded prohibited firearm without a licence;
• one count, possession of a prohibited firearm with readily available ammunition;
• one count, possession of a prohibited firearm obtained by crime;
• two counts, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking of crystal methamphetamine;
• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking of fentanyl;
• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking of crack cocaine;
• one count, production of crystal methamphetamine; and
• one count, possession of cannabis for the purpose of distribution.

The accused appeared in court via CCTV in Pelican Narrows on July 6.

Pelican Narrows RCMP continue to investigate.