Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Thursday, November 29, 2012     CDSA WARRANT ARREST – C12-238572 On Sunday, November 25, 2012, at approximately 9:30 p.m. members of the Division 11 Community Support unit were patrolling in the area of Isabel Street and McDermot Avenue when they conducted a traffic stop. As a result, a substantial amount of marihuana was located within the vehicle and the two female occupants were taken into custody. The owner of the vehicle was arrested a short time later. Further investigation resulted in a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant being executed on Monday, November 26 in the 700 block of Lansdowne Avenue by members of both the Division 11 and 13 Community Support units.   The following has been seized:   -       Approximately 12 pounds of marihuana with an estimated street value of $30,000.00 -       3 grams of psilocybin with an estimated street value of $45.00 -       Packaging material and scales -       1 sawed off shotgun   Two 25 year old females and a 26 year old male have been released on Promises to Appear and face several drug and weapons related offences.   The investigation is continuing.     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – C12-240708 On Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at approximately 8:00 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the area of the 800 block of Valour Road for the report of a commercial robbery of a convenience store.   Attending members learned that one male armed with a weapon and concealing his face attended to the store and confronted the lone employee; a 57 year old female. The suspect demanded and stole an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes before fleeing from the location.   The victim was not injured during this incident.   The suspect is described as: Male, Caucasian, 5'10" tall with a slim build.   The investigation is continuing by member of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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