Community Alert: Drugs, Cash and Guns Seized in Thompson Raid
On the afternoon of April 1, 2026, officers from Thompson RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on Brandon Crescent in Thompson, Manitoba. The operation resulted in the seizure of drugs, cash and multiple firearms, including prohibited weapons.
Four adults from different Manitoba communities were arrested at the scene and are now facing a range of drug trafficking, proceeds-of-crime and firearms-related charges. All four accused remain in custody as the investigation continues.
Official Incident Details
According to the RCMP, the search was carried out at approximately 12:30 p.m. on April 1 by members of the Thompson RCMP General Investigation Section working alongside the Northern Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST). Once inside the Brandon Crescent residence, investigators located illegal drugs, weapons and cash.
Items seized during the search warrant include:
- Approximately 40 grams of crack and powder cocaine
- A prohibited firearm
- A sawed-off shotgun
- Approximately $5,000 in Canadian currency, believed to be proceeds of crime
Four individuals were arrested at the residence and have been formally charged:
- Noah Thomas, 24, of Leaf Rapids, Manitoba
- Preston Hunter, 31, of Thompson, Manitoba
- Felicia Graves, 47, of Thompson, Manitoba
- Mary Baker, 33, of Morden, Manitoba
The RCMP state that each of the four accused is facing multiple criminal allegations, including but not limited to:
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of property obtained by crime (related to the seized cash)
- Firearms-related offences linked to the prohibited firearm and sawed-off shotgun
All four individuals remain in custody at this time as the judicial process unfolds. No request for public assistance was included in the official RCMP release for this incident.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case highlights ongoing concerns about drug trafficking and weapons offences in northern Manitoba communities such as Thompson. The combination of crack cocaine, cash suspected to be tied to trafficking, and illegally possessed firearms significantly increases the risk of violence and exploitation in local neighbourhoods. Residents can review broader trends and local risk factors in our Thompson Crime Statistics & Safety Report, which provides data-driven context around crime patterns in the city.
Illicit drugs and unlawfully held firearms often go hand in hand, and these factors can drive break-ins, robberies, and street-level violence. CrimeCanada.ca encourages residents in Manitoba to stay informed, report suspected drug houses or weapons activity to police, and engage in community-based prevention efforts. Understanding local crime trends through resources like our Thompson, Manitoba crime statistics and safety data can help families, businesses and community groups make safer choices and support early reporting of suspicious activity.
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.