The Stanley Mission RCMP have seized cocaine, cash, and drug trafficking paraphernalia during a traffic stop.
On Sept. 26, at approximately 2:05 a.m, Stanley Mission RCMP were conducting patrols in Stanley Mission, and conducted a traffic stop. RCMP said officers observed drug trafficking paraphernalia and open alcohol in plain view.
The vehicle’s three occupants were arrested. During a search of the vehicle, officers located and seized over one kilogram of suspected cocaine, cash, and drug trafficking paraphernalia.
“Proactive patrols are an important part of how we keep our communities safe. In this case, what began as a traffic stop resulted in officers intercepting a significant quantity of dangerous illicit drugs before they could circulate in the community,” stated Staff Sergeant Derek Eberle with La Ronge RCMP. “This is a clear example of how proactive policing can have a direct impact on community safety.”
As a result, 36-year-old Suzie McKenzie from Sucker River faces three charges, including two counts of failing to comply with release order conditions, and one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking—cocaine.
The other two occupants of the vehicle, 33-year-old Erica McKenzie from Sucker River and 29-year-old Jason Roberts from Stanley Mission, were arrested on warrants from Waskesiu RCMP and Stanley Mission RCMP respectively. McKenzie was wanted for a flight from police charge while Roberts was wanted for a break-and-enter charge.
Suzie McKenzie appeared in court in La Ronge Wednesday.
