The RCMP has arrested two men after the seizure of firearms and drugs following a traffic stop in Fisher River Cree Nation.
Officers pulled over a suspicious car travelling south on Highway 224.
RCMP then seized a sawed-off shotgun, a loaded 9mm handgun and prepackaged individual baggies of a substance believed to be cocaine.
Jordan Govereau, 19, from Fisher River Cree Nation, was arrested and charged with multiple offences, including careless use of a firearm x2, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose x2, and possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine.
Govereau was also issued a ticket under the Highway Traffic Act for driving without a valid driver’s licence.
He was released and is scheduled to appear in court on October 5th in Peguis First Nation.
Jerome Moore, 20, from Fisher River Cree Nation, was arrested and charged with numerous offences, including careless use of a firearm x2, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose x2, and possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine.
He remains in custody.
The RCMP continues to investigate.
