Yellowknife RCMP seize 23 firearms in Hordal Road investigation

Community Safety Alert for Yellowknife Residents

On June 4, 2026, officers from the Yellowknife RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on Hordal Road as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity. Ten people inside the home were taken into custody during the operation.

Police report that the search resulted in the seizure of 23 firearms, cash, and items believed to be associated with drug trafficking. Although investigators did not locate illegal drugs during this search, one Yellowknife resident now faces multiple firearms-related charges, and several individuals were arrested and later released.

Official RCMP Incident Details

According to the RCMP, the warrant was carried out under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act by the Yellowknife RCMP General Investigation Section, with support from General Duty officers and Police Dog Services. The search took place at a residence on Hordal Road in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

Key facts from the investigation include:

• Date of search: June 4, 2026
• Location: Residential property on Hordal Road, Yellowknife, NT
• Number of people taken into custody at the scene: 10

Items seized by Yellowknife RCMP

• 21 long guns
• 2 handguns
• A quantity of cash
• Various items and paraphernalia described as consistent with drug trafficking activity
• No controlled substances were located during this search

Charges and suspect information

As a result of the investigation and search, one individual has been charged:

• Name: 70-year-old Lennard Plantz of Yellowknife

The charges laid against Mr. Plantz are:

• Possession of a firearm while knowing possession is unauthorized, contrary to section 92(1) of the Criminal Code
• Possession of a prohibited weapon while knowing possession is unauthorized, contrary to section 92(2) of the Criminal Code
• Possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition without licence, contrary to section 95(1) of the Criminal Code

RCMP state that Mr. Plantz was released and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Other individuals at the Hordal Road residence

• A 57-year-old male at the residence, who already had an active warrant for his arrest, was taken into custody and later released with a future court date.
• The remaining eight individuals who were detained at the scene were released without charge.

RCMP Request for Community Information

While this alert does not involve a missing person or a suspect at large, the RCMP are encouraging residents to report information related to suspected drug trafficking or other criminal activity in the Yellowknife area. Collective community reporting can be an important part of preventing gun and drug-related crime.

If you have information about drug trafficking or other criminal behaviour in Yellowknife or surrounding communities, contact:

• Yellowknife RCMP Detachment: 867-669-1111
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips): https://p3tips.com

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, the seizure of more than twenty firearms from a single residence represents a significant public safety concern for the Yellowknife community. When firearms are present in a setting linked to suspected drug trafficking, the risk of violence, intimidation, and accidental harm increases for both residents and first responders. These incidents also provide important context for understanding broader trends in local safety, which can be further explored through tools like our Yellowknife Crime Statistics & Safety Report.

Residents can help reduce risk by reporting unusual activity such as frequent short visits at all hours, strong chemical or drug odours, covered windows, or visible weapons. If you see a situation that appears immediately dangerous, call 911 or your local emergency number; for non-urgent concerns about possible drug trafficking or weapons, use the Yellowknife RCMP non-emergency line at 867-669-1111 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at p3tips.com. By staying informed and engaged, community members contribute directly to making Yellowknife and the broader Northwest Territories safer for everyone.

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 northwest-territories 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.