Winnipeg, MB – Police seized multiple loaded firearms, drugs worth more than $100,000 and large amounts of cash during a series of raids in the Fort Richmond neighborhood this week.
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, officers with the Guns & Gangs Unit executed three search warrants on Friday as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. The largest seizure occurred at an apartment suite in the 1-99 block of Bison Drive, where police arrested a 41-year-old man and confiscated a loaded 10 mm handgun, two Glock-style handguns, a prohibited .22 caliber rifle, and various ammunition. Officers also seized three kilograms of cocaine valued at $90,000, $150,000 in Canadian currency, high-end jewelry and clothing worth an estimated $200,000, and drug trafficking materials.
Police identified the suspect as Mark Peter Pujol, who faces 15 firearm- and drug-related charges. He remains in custody.
At a second apartment suite in the same block of Bison Drive, police seized over 200 grams of packaged crack cocaine valued at nearly $20,000, $45,000 in cash, $17,000 in jewelry, and additional trafficking materials.
The third search took place at a residence in the 500 block of College Avenue, where police recovered 32 packages of crack cocaine, $265 in cash, and cell phones. An adult male was taken into custody.
Investigators also arrested a 37-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman in separate incidents connected to the operation. Both are facing charges related to drug trafficking and proceeds of crime. Police said they were released on undertakings.
Authorities noted the seizures represent a significant disruption to organized drug activity in the Fort Richmond area.
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