RCMP Alert: Major Cocaine Seizure and Two Arrests Linked to Drug Trafficking in Whitehorse
Community Safety Alert – Yukon Drug Trafficking Investigation
The Yukon RCMP Crime Reduction Unit has carried out a significant drug enforcement action, seizing a large quantity of suspected cocaine and charging two individuals in connection with an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. This operation centres on activities in and around Whitehorse, Yukon.
According to police, officers seized approximately 2 kilograms of suspected cocaine on March 10, 2026, as part of a broader effort to disrupt illegal drug supply in the territory. As the investigation moved forward, two suspects were arrested in Whitehorse on March 13, 2026, and further drugs and cash were recovered. Both accused have since appeared in court and remain in custody pending their next appearance.
Official RCMP Incident Details
The Yukon RCMP Crime Reduction Unit reports the following key facts from this investigation:
- On March 10, 2026, investigators seized roughly 2 kilograms of suspected cocaine as part of an ongoing drug trafficking file in the territory.
- On March 13, 2026, officers arrested two individuals in Whitehorse in connection with the same investigation.
- During these arrests, police located an additional 44 grams of suspected cocaine, packaged in a way that police say is consistent with resale, along with approximately $1,100 in cash.
Accused: Nathali George
Nathali George, 30, of Burnaby, British Columbia, has been charged with the following Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences:
- Trafficking cocaine
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (two counts)
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
This case also highlights that drug trafficking investigations frequently span multiple communities and provinces, including British Columbia. For broader context on crime patterns in that province, residents can review regional data such as the Cariboo C, British Columbia crime statistics and safety trends compiled by CrimeCanada.ca.
Accused: Mary Greenland
Mary Greenland, 65, of Whitehorse, has been charged with:
- Trafficking cocaine
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Court Appearances
Both accused individuals appeared in court on March 14, 2026, where they were ordered held in custody. Their next scheduled appearance is before the Territorial Court in Whitehorse on March 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident is a clear example of how large-scale cocaine trafficking can affect the safety and well-being of communities across the Yukon. Even when enforcement actions occur in major centres like Whitehorse, the drugs involved can originate from or move through multiple regions, including communities in neighbouring provinces such as those reflected in our Canoe Creek 2, British Columbia crime and safety data. Disrupting these networks reduces the availability of harmful substances, but long-term safety also depends on community awareness and early reporting of suspicious activity.
Residents are encouraged to remain attentive to signs of drug trafficking, such as frequent short visits to a residence, unusual vehicle traffic at odd hours, or visible drug dealing in public spaces. Reporting concerns to local police or Crime Stoppers can provide critical information that supports investigations like this one. Our mission at CrimeCanada.ca is to help residents understand these risks, stay informed about enforcement actions, and work together to reduce drug-related harm throughout the Yukon.
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 yukon 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.