Winnipeg, MB – A routine early morning traffic stop in downtown Winnipeg led to the arrest of a 35-year-old man allegedly driving impaired and the seizure of more than $24,000 worth of illicit drugs.
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, the incident occurred Friday at approximately 12:37 a.m. in the 400 block of Sherbrook Street. Officers reportedly observed a 2013 GMC Terrain traveling in the wrong direction before initiating a stop.
Police allege the driver, identified as Dustin Ryan Chatkana, was found to be impaired by drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both. During the stop, officers also allegedly discovered that Chatkana was wanted on outstanding warrants, including suspension of parole or statutory release and being unlawfully at large.
Authorities say a search conducted during the arrest led to the seizure of multiple controlled substances and cash. The items allegedly recovered include approximately 99.6 grams of crack cocaine, 196 grams of powder cocaine, 11 grams of methamphetamine, and 11 Xanax pills. The total estimated street value of the drugs exceeds $24,000, along with $3,382 in Canadian currency.
Chatkana has been charged with multiple offenses, including several counts of possession of a scheduled substance for the purpose of trafficking, operation of a conveyance while impaired, failure or refusal to comply with a demand, and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000. He also faces charges related to the outstanding warrants.
Police confirm Chatkana was detained in custody following the arrest. The investigation remains ongoing.
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