News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Project Central – Arrests - C17-18893 C17-18895 In the fall of 2016, members of the Division 11 Community Support Unit (CSU) and officers from the Street Crime Unit (SCU) commenced Project Central. Project Central was initiated due to significant criminal activity associated to the buying and selling of illicit drugs by groups of individuals in the central part of Winnipeg. Beginning in September 2016, officers collaborated in an effort to identify suspects involved, including specific locations. On January 27, 2017, officers from Division 11 CSU and SCU, assisted by District 3 & 4 CSU and the Tactical Support Team executed search warrants at three residences within the City of Winnipeg. The locations are as follows: * 200 block of Beacon Street * 600 block of Pacific Avenue * 500 block of Leila Avenue   As a result of the warrants executed, the following was located and seized: * $8,500.00 cash * Cocaine with an estimated street value of $18,000.00 * Crystal Methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $2,500.00 * Marihuana with an estimated street value of $360.00 * 1.1 kg of a white (unknown) powder (lab tests pending) * Loaded sawed-off rifle * Several thousand dollars' worth of clothing and jewellery Due to these efforts, 14 individuals have been arrested and charged with numerous drug and weapon related offences. Project Central is continuing its efforts in dealing with drug related issues through collaboration and proactive policing.    For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.