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The largest drug bust in the Northwest Territories’ history netted RCMP $360,000 in cash; and 4.7 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated street value when broken down for sale of $950,000. Three people from outside the territory were arrested and weapons also seized in the February 4th raid on two…

Yellowknife RCMP have arrested a man after bear spray was deployed inside the Yellowknife Courthouse on Tuesday, according to a news release. Police responded to a report of bear spray being used on both the first and second floors. The suspect fled on foot, but with assistance from the RCMP…

A major RCMP operation in Yellowknife on Friday resulted in one arrest and the seizure of drug precursors, money, a handgun and ammunition. As part of an investigation, police executed a search warrant at an apartment building in an unspecified neighbourhood in the city, bringing in the Emergency Response Team,…

The investigation into a Yellowknife homicide last year has been closed after the suspect died outside the territory, according to the Northwest Territories RCMP Major Crime Unit. In a Thursday news release, police said 30-year-old Jonathan Gon, was pronounced dead on scene from multiple gunshot wounds at an apartment building…

Hay River RCMP are investigating an attempted arson at a residence on Stewart Drive early Wednesday morning. According to a Thursday news release, two suspects fled on foot before officers arrived. The fire was distinguished by a resident and no injuries were reported. “This incident is believed to be related…

Three Edmonton men face trafficking charges, and 97 grams of cocaine and a machete were seized, after a traffic stop in Inuvik. RCMP were acting on a tip from the public when a traffic stop was conducted on January 25th,  stated a release. Inuvik Detachment Commander Staff Sgt. Jesse Aubin…

Fort Providence RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who broke into the Deh Gáh School in Deh Gah Got’ı̨ę (Fort Providence). A review of available surveillance footage determined that the suspect entered the school around 3:53 a.m. on Monday, January 27th, stated a release. RCMP spokesperson Matt…

An armed man broke into a Fort Smith residence on Sunday and stole a vehicle at gunpoint, say RCMP. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Christopher Wanderingspirit, described as an Indigenous male, with short dark hair, approximately 5-foot-8, and weighing approximately 170 pounds. Cpl. Mat Halstead stated…

Inuvik RCMP is requesting surveillance camera footage from residents to assist with an arson investigation. The incident happened at a residence on Alder Drive in the early hours of January 19. While the fire was extinguished by the time officers arrived, evidence suggests it was deliberately set. Fortunately, the home…

Three men from Edmonton, AB, face charges following a hostage-taking at a residence on Pine Crescent in Hay River on January 10. Police received a report that several armed individuals had taken a victim at gunpoint into the residence early Friday morning. Officers quickly responded, setting up a perimeter around…