Police make multiple Methamphetamine seizures 

On June 10, 2022 at 9:30am, members of the Morden Police Service were dispatched to a local business regarding an assault. Police attended and located the suspect, subsequently placing him under arrest. During a search the suspect was found to be in possession of almost 3 grams of methamphetamine. The 31-year-old Morden resident was charged with one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance and released on an Appearance Notice to attend Morden Provincial Court in August. The victim did not wish to pursue assault charges. 

On June 11, 2022 at 2:14 pm, members of the Morden Police Service conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle on Victoria Street. During the investigation, police became suspicious of the occupants and a K9 search was conducted on the exterior of the vehicle and subsequently indicated on the presence of a controlled substance. Police arrested the occupants and searched the vehicle, locating over 3 grams of methamphetamine. The passenger, a 31-year-old male from Winkler, was arrested and later released on an Appearance Notice to attend Morden Provincial Court in August. 

On June 11, 2022 at 9:30pm, members of the Morden Police Service, with the assistance of the Reginal Support Tactical Team (RSTT) executed a search warrant on a residence in the 200-block of 1st Street. Upon police arrival, the accused fled the residence on foot but was taken into custody by police a short distance away. While dealing with the accused, police located approximately 19 grams of methamphetamine, Canadian currency, and a digital scale on his person. A subsequent search of the residence revealed hundreds of new unused baggies, another digital scale, and a cell phone. The 46-year-old Morden resident was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking and released on an Undertaking to attend Morden Provincial Court in September. 

In total police seized over 25 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine which would be the equivalent of 250 individual doses. The Morden Police Service remains committed to removing illegal substances from our community. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Sean Aune, Inspector 
Morden Police Service