Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Robbery Suspect Faces Drug Charges

A 44 year old Winnipeg man faces a number of charges following a hold up in the Lakeside area.

The OPP say they were called to the 5th Avenue South Area on Saturday to deal with a robbery.

After arresting the suspect officers managed to seize 2.2 grams of cocaine, 1.5 grams of crack cocaine, 49 grams of marihuana and 14 hundred dollars in cash.

He has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime and robbery.