Thompson RCMP seize drugs and a replica firearm at airport
Thompson, Manitoba September 2, 2025
On August 26, 2025, at 11:15 am, RCMP officers with the Manitoba North District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST) and Thompson General Investigative Section (GIS), observed an individual at the airport was in possession of a handgun and that others in the group may be in possession of drugs.
Officers with the CREST & GIS units, along with assistance from Thompson City and Rural Detachment, arrested a 32-year-old male without incident. A search of this suspect led to the seizure of a package of drugs and a replica firearm from his waistband.
Five additional suspects were arrested and upon the search of their belongings, officers seized approximately 940 grams of suspected crack cocaine in various package sizes.
These six suspects were scheduled to board a flight to Bunibonibee Cree Nation.
Nicky Harper, 32, of Winnipeg, and Travis Weenusk, 30, from Bunibonibee Cree Nation, were both remanded into custody on various charges including Possession for the purpose of trafficking, Carrying a concealed weapon and Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose.
Three other females, a 35-year-old and a 20-year-old, both from Thompson, and a 33-year-old from Winnipeg, were released for a later court date in Thompson where they will face charges of Possession for the purpose of Trafficking.
A 41-year-old female, from Bunibonibee Cree Nation, was released without charge.
RCMP continue to investigate.
