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YK RCMP nab two alleged traffickers; seize cocaine, cash
'Tips from residents are often the best source of information police have when investigating these matters,' says Cpl. Josh Seaward
Two people are in custody after Yellowknife RCMP executed a search warrant on September 1st, seizing cocaine and cash.
In August, RCMP entered into a drug-trafficking investigation after receiving information from the public about an apartment on 52nd Avenue.
On September 1st, a search warrant was obtained and executed on the apartment, with assistance from Yellowknife General Investigation Section.
Two individuals were arrested without incident, stated a police release.
The search yielded over $34,000 in cash and approximately 53 grams of suspected crack cocaine.
In connection with this investigation, 28-year-old Natnael Gebrehiwot Afeworki of Calgary, and 28-year-old Skylynn Cook of Fort Good Hope, have been charged with:
- Trafficking a controlled substance.
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
They both appeared in court and were remanded into custody.
In the release, Yellowknife RCMP thanked the public for their continued partnership in addressing the illicit drug trade and organized crime in the city.
Stated Corporal Josh Seaward: “Tips from residents are often the best source of information police have when investigating these matters.”
Anyone with information on suspected drug activity is encouraged to contact their local RCMP detachment or Crime Stoppers at p3tips.com.
