Winnipeg Police Service arrested and charged a male and a female from Mexico on October 19, 2023, with drug trafficking-related offences.
According to investigators a search warrant was executed in the 100 block of James Avenue on the same day and more than $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs, a handgun and counterfeit money was seized.
- Approximately 9 Kilograms of Methamphetamine (Estimated Street Value: $450,000)
- Approximately 2.1 Kilograms of Fentanyl (Estimated Street Value: $850,000)
- A large quantity of prescription pills
- A loaded Glock handgun and ammunition
- Approximately $50,000 CDN currency
- $450,000 Counterfeit CDN currency
- Packaging Materials
27-year-olds Ilse Brillette VAZQUEZ ARROYO and Juan Abad CASIMIRO PEREZ have been charged for their alleged involvement with:
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – METHAMPHETAMINE
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – FENTANYL
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Possession of Counterfeit Money
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
Both of the accused were detained in custody.
