RCMP Traffic Stop Leads to Major Cocaine Seizure in Northern Manitoba
Community Safety Alert for Northern Manitoba Highways
Members of Manitoba RCMP Traffic Services conducted targeted enforcement during the week of May 4, 2026 along Highway 373 and Highway 374 between Pimicikamak Cree Nation and Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation. As part of this deployment, officers report substantial drug seizures, multiple arrests, and numerous traffic-related penalties.
On the afternoon of May 5, 2026, a single traffic stop near Jenpeg led to the arrest of four occupants, the discovery of open alcohol and cannabis inside the vehicle, and the seizure of approximately 15 ounces of cocaine. In total, RCMP issued dozens of Provincial Offence Notices and imposed several licence suspensions, indicating heightened enforcement and a strong focus on roadway safety in northern Manitoba. For broader context on provincial trends, residents can review Crime Statistics in Manitoba.
Official RCMP Incident Details
According to the official report from Manitoba RCMP, officers with Traffic Services were deployed to conduct traffic enforcement along key northern routes between Pimicikamak Cree Nation and Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation during the week of May 4.
Key details from the May 5, 2026 traffic stop on Highway 373 near Jenpeg include:
- The vehicle was stopped at approximately 2:05 p.m. on Highway 373 near Jenpeg.
- Inside the vehicle, officers noted open alcohol and cannabis visible in the passenger area.
- The driver and all three passengers are reported to be from Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation.
Driver Information and Charges
- Driver: Bradley Osborne, 35 years old.
- Officers determined the driver had three outstanding warrants for his arrest.
- He was taken into custody.
- Additional charges laid against the driver include:
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking
- Resist or obstruct a peace officer
- Multiple tickets issued under the Highway Traffic Act
Passenger Information and Drug Seizure
- Passengers arrested:
- Amanda Ettawacappo, 33 years old
- Hayley Mowatt, 29 years old
- Dillon Cromarty, 36 years old
- Both female passengers later informed officers they were concealing cocaine on their persons.
- Approximately 15 ounces of cocaine was seized in connection with this traffic stop.
- All three passengers were charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Overall Enforcement Outcomes from the Deployment
- A total of 48 Provincial Offence Notices were issued for various traffic-related violations.
- Five Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension Enforcement (ADSE) actions were imposed.
- RCMP emphasized the need for motorists to follow all traffic laws, including never driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, particularly as traffic volumes increase on northern routes.
This incident forms part of broader enforcement and safety work across the province. Residents interested in comparing conditions in other Manitoba communities can consult detailed local profiles such as the Mountain (North), Manitoba crime statistics and safety data.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights how routine traffic stops on northern highways can uncover significant drug trafficking activity. Seizing approximately 15 ounces of cocaine in a single vehicle has direct implications for community safety in Manitoba, as illicit drugs are closely tied to addiction, property crime, and violence. Coordinated highway enforcement—especially in remote and northern regions—remains a critical tool in disrupting the movement of illegal substances into smaller communities and First Nations.
We encourage residents to support safer roads by consistently using seatbelts, respecting speed limits, and refusing to travel with impaired drivers or illegal substances in vehicles. If you observe dangerous driving, suspected impaired driving, or what appears to be drug trafficking activity on highways such as Highway 373 and Highway 374, contact local police or the RCMP through non-emergency lines when it is safe to do so. Community vigilance, paired with targeted enforcement, helps reduce collisions, disrupts criminal activity, and strengthens safety for everyone travelling in northern Manitoba.
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.