Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Thursday, February 21, 2013       DRUG INVESTIGATION – ARRESTS C13-33571 On February 19, 2013 at approximately 2:20 p.m., members of the District 2 Community Support Unit with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team, Canine Unit, District 2 Uniform members and District 3 Community Support  Unit  applied for, obtained and executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act search warrant at a residence located on Canoe Bay.   A search of the home resulted in locating and seizing the following items:   899 grams of marihuana – estimated street value $13,485.00 260 grams psilocybin – estimated street value $3,900.00 166 pills non-prescription Tylenol 3's – estimated street value at $83.00 7 grams cocaine – estimated street value $560.00   As a result of the investigation four adult males and one male youth were arrested. They are facing numerous drug related offences.     They were released on a Promise to Appear.     THEFT INVESTIGATION – ARRESTS R12-131197 Since November 2012, members of the District 3 Crime Unit have been involved in a theft investigation involving a business on Oakpoint Highway. It was reported that numerous electronic devices, specifically Apple products were being stolen prior to being delivered to another local business.   Between October 2011 and February 2013, approximately $13,435.00 worth of product was stolen from the business prior to shipment. As a result of the on-going thefts, members of the Winnipeg Police Service were notified and an investigation was launched.     As the investigation progressed, it was determined that an employee was involved in the thefts. Several other associates were also involved as suppliers of the stolen property.   Due to the efforts of District 3 Crime Unit, a 34 year old male (employee), 26 year old male, 33 year old male and 36 year old female have been arrested and are facing charges of theft and possess goods obtained by crime.   They have been released.     To date, officers have recovered $11,235.00 worth of the stolen product. The investigation is continuing.     STABBING INVESTIGATION C13-34835 On February 21, 2013 at approximately 1:10 a.m., officers responded to a business located in the 100 block of Osborne Street regarding a stabbing incident.   Attending members were advised that a group of males became involved in a physical altercation resulting in two males, 46 and 33 years of age, sustaining injuries.   Members of the District 6 Crime Unit continue to investigate. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact police at 204-986-2877 or Crime Stoppers 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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