RCMP in Portage la Prairie have made eight arrests after seizing drugs, guns and cash from multiple homes last week.

On Friday, Feb. 26, police simultaneously executed search warrants at three different residences in Portage.

RCMP say weapons and large amounts of drugs were located by police.

A large number of prescription drugs recovered from one of the homes is believed to be linked to a recent break and enter at a pharmacy in Portage on February 17th.

In total, RCMP officers seized more than a kilogram of methamphetamine, three ounces of cocaine, a small amount of what appears to be fentanyl/carfentanyl, Canadian currency, four firearms, a pellet gun, and a large amount of prescription drugs.

Jeremy Whincup, 50, and Kayla Whitford, 31, from Portage la Prairie were arrested and among other charges, face firearm and drug trafficking charges. Both remain in custody.

Five other adults, a 24-year-old male, 26-year-old male, 27-year-old female, 35-year-old female, and 37-year-old male, were arrested, charged, and released for a court date. 

A 16-year-old female was also arrested, charged, and released for a court date.

The investigation continues.