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Squatters in a recently vacated Yellowknife apartment were sitting on one-kilogram of methamphetamine – likely the largest seizure ever of the psychoactive stimulant in the NWT. It all began on May 22, when city RCMP received a report that several people were unlawfully inside an empty apartment, reads a release….

RCMP says in a Wednesday news release that 53-year-old Floyd Kakfwi of Fort Good Hope has been charged with second-degree murder and is expected to appear in court today. The victim, Harley Pierrot, was taken to hospital with grievous injuries on June 15 and died almost two weeks later. Kakfwi…

Inuvik RCMP arrested five people and seized about 70 grams of suspected crack cocaine, over $76,000 in cash, and 70 grams of illicit cannabis from two local apartments on July 21. All five arrested persons are facing charges following the investigation, says police in a news release. 38-year-old Jolene Andre…

Hay River RCMP seized cash and stolen firearms from a suspicious travel trailer on July 19. Police say in a Wednesday news release that the occupants of the trailer unlawfully parked it on town property and were trying to keep others away from the area. Officers attended the scene along…

Behchokǫ̀ RCMP received a report on Sunday that two people had escaped from a residence in the community where they had been held against their will by an armed man. Information indicated that a third person was still inside the residence, also being held, stated a release. The “G” Division…