An ongoing investigation in the RM of Gimli has led to the discovery of tens of thousands of dollars of stolen property.
inspector Brent Lemieux notes that this is the second time in a month that RCMP officers have recovered tens of thousands of dollars worth of stolen property
The search of a property in the RM of Gimli resulted in the seizure of a snowmobile, multiple trailers, construction equipment, a camper, firearms, cash, cocaine, and other controlled substances. Some of the recovered property had been reported stolen from multiple locations across southern Manitoba.
Officers arrested 48-year-old Michel Verrier, from the RM of Gimli, and remanded him into custody on charges including Possession of Stolen Property, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, and numerous firearms-related offences.
A 48-year-old female and a 30-year-old male, both from Winnipeg, were arrested on scene and released for a later court date.
The investigation continues.
