Community Alert: Meth and Fentanyl Seized in Portage la Prairie Stop

Section 1: Summary of the Incident

On the evening of June 9, 2026, officers from Portage la Prairie RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle travelling along 4th Street Northwest in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. During this stop, police determined that the female driver behind the wheel was not legally permitted to drive.

As officers proceeded with their investigation, they located suspected illicit drugs on the driver and within the vehicle. Methamphetamine and fentanyl, along with items consistent with drug trafficking, were seized. A 24-year-old woman from the Rural Municipality (RM) of Portage la Prairie now faces multiple drug-related and court order–related charges as a result of this incident.

Section 2: Official RCMP Details

According to the official report from the RCMP in Manitoba, the traffic stop occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m. on June 9, 2026, on 4th Street Northwest in Portage la Prairie. The driver, identified by police as Alysha Bell, 24, from the RM of Portage la Prairie, was found to be driving with a suspended or disqualified licence.

A subsequent search of the individual and the vehicle led to the seizure of suspected illegal substances and related items:

• Approximately 19 grams of methamphetamine
• Nearly 4 grams of fentanyl
• A scale
• Additional drug-related paraphernalia

Police have charged Alysha Bell with the following offences:

• Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x2)
• Failure to comply with a release order condition

In addition to the criminal charges, she was issued a $672 ticket under The Highway Traffic Act for driving while disqualified. The vehicle involved in the incident was also seized and impounded by RCMP officers.

Police report that Bell was scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday morning following the incident.

Residents who want to better understand local crime patterns related to drugs, property crime, and other offences in this region can review the latest data in the Portage la Prairie Crime Statistics & Safety Report as well as broader Portage la Prairie, Manitoba — Crime Statistics & Safety Data.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From a CrimeCanada.ca perspective, seizures of methamphetamine and fentanyl are highly significant for community safety in Manitoba. Both substances are associated with severe health risks, overdose deaths, and increased levels of property crime, violence, and social harm. The presence of fentanyl in particular, even in small amounts, poses a substantial risk to users and to anyone who may come into accidental contact with it.

Community members can support safer streets in Portage la Prairie and across Manitoba by promptly reporting suspected impaired driving, visible drug dealing, or unusual activity around homes, alleys, and parking lots to local police or to Crime Stoppers where available. Avoid handling any unknown powders or substances and keep children and pets away from discarded items such as small baggies, pills, or paraphernalia. Staying informed about local crime patterns and cooperating with law enforcement efforts are key steps in reducing the impact of illicit drugs in our communities and strengthening overall public safety.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the manitoba community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.