A couple of traffic stops by Dauphin RCMP last week led officers to seize a large amount of cocaine, as well as methamphetamine, paraphernalia, and weapons.

Around 9PM last Friday March 15th, a traffic stop was conducted on Main Street in Dauphin which resulted in the seizure of 764 grams of cocaine, and various drug paraphernalia. Two days later on Sunday the 17th, another stop was conducted on 4th Ave Southeast in Dauphin which led police to 11 grams of methamphetamine, some Canadian currency, and various weapons including a conducted energy weapon and a can of bear mace.

 36-year-old Steven Gerald Catagas, who RCMP say is reportedly a Band councillor for Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve #292 with a last known residence of Grandview, was arrested on charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, and for Failing to Comply with a Recognizance.

As well, 29-year-old Preston Rodger Flatfoot from Dauphin has been arrested on charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon x 3, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. Both men are to appear in court in Dauphin later today.

Dauphin RCMP continue to investigate.