On Tuesday morning, Hay River RCMP received a report of a structure fire within the community.
After the 7 a.m. fire was extinguished, an insecure firearm was found, stated a release.
Having obtained a search warrant, police seized six firearms, ammunition, a small quantity of suspected crack cocaine packaged for sale, and over $3,200 in Canadian Currency and $150 US.
“Further indications of the illicit drug trade were also observed,” stated Insp. Yannick Hamel, media relations officer, in the release.
The fire is being treated as a case of arson and is currently being investigated. No arrests have been made yet. Nearby houses were not damaged by the fire.
Police ask for any information the public might have about this incident. Contact a local RCMP Detachment, or Crime Stoppers at p3tips.com.
