Articles by CKLB News

A public health advisory has been issued after the recent detection of a new and potentially dangerous drug combination in the Northwest Territories. The Office Chief Public Health Officer warns that Desalkylgudazepam — a rare benzodiazepine derivative originally developed in the former Soviet Union — was found mixed with fentanyl…

RCMP in Norman Wells say they seized a range of illicit items during a search of a rental property on May 3, including multiple types of drugs, unstamped cigarettes, prescription pills, and a loaded handgun. Officers were initially called to the residence to keep the peace, and while on scene,…

Inuvik RCMP say a criminal investigation into an apartment unit in the community led to the seizure of crack cocaine and cash. Officers executed a search warrant on April 27, locating three people inside the residence. One person was arrested on scene, while the other two fled through a back…

Yellowknife RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating 29-year-old Trent T’seleie, who is wanted on multiple serious charges. The charges include drug trafficking, assault, and possession of a prohibited firearm. Police say T’seleie was last seen in downtown Yellowknife. He is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall…

A 16-year-old from Saskatoon and a 21-year-old from Edmonton have been charged following reports of gunshots near a residence in Fort Resolution on April 26. The Territorial Crime Reduction Unit — a specialized program aimed at tackling the illicit drug trade in the Northwest Territories — received a call about…

RCMP say a woman was arrested at the Fort Good Hope airport after attempting to bring illegal drugs back to her home community. According to a Thursday police report, officers received a tip that the woman was arriving on a plane with contraband alcohol. After locating the suspect at the…

RCMP say a man has been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted robbery at a Yellowknife business shortly after being released from custody. In a police report issued Wednesday, officers say they received a call about a robbery attempt involving a knife at a business on Old Airport…

Yellowknife RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who allegedly assaulted a taxi driver on Franklin Avenue last month. Police say they received a report of the assault around 11 a.m. on March 17. Two images released by RCMP show the suspect wearing a grey baseball…