On February 28, 2023, at approximately 3:50 pm, Cross Lake RCMP executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant at a residence in Pimicikamak Cree Nation. Upon entering the residence, police located three young children, aged two, three, and four, as well as five adult females, four adult males, and a 17-year-old male youth.
Officers arrested the four adult males and the female homeowner. All others were identified and released at the scene.
A search of the residence revealed a large amount of Canadian currency, cell phones, approximately 200 grams of cocaine, numerous individually wrapped cracked cocaine packets, a quantity of pills, and a black BB handgun. Assorted drug paraphernalia, such as scales, packing supplies, and a grinder were also located inside the residence.
Kiebron Misgna Issak, 23, of Winnipeg, and Melissa Megan Muskego, 37, of Pimicikamak Cree Nation, are both charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, and Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.
Filmon Hagos Woldemariam, 21, of Winnipeg, is charged with Possession for Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, and Fail to Comply with Undertaking Condition – not to possess or consume any drugs.
Yonas Bokretsion Kidane, 32, of Winnipeg, is charged with Possession for Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Proceeds of Crime, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, and Disobeying Lawful Order.
Eseyas Rezene, 33, of Winnipeg, is charged with Possession for Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Proceeds of Crime, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, and Fail to Comply with Probation Order.
“What we are seeing here is four individuals who have absolutely no ties or affiliation with the community coming here and selling drugs,” said Cross Lake RCMP Detachment Commander Jon Greer. “We remain completely committed to combatting the drug trade as it has been shown time and time again that those who produce and traffic illicit drugs destroy lives, homes, and communities. The RCMP continues to work with Pimicikamak Cree Nation to ensure that doesn’t happen here.”
The five arrested individuals remain in custody.
The investigation continues with the assistance of the North District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST).
