Cross Lake RCMP make numerous arrests involving illicit drugs in community

October 16, 2026 - Pimicikamak Cree Nation, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On October 1, 2026, at 10:25 a.m., Cross Lake RCMP received a call about a break and enter on Wapack.

Officers responded and upon arrival observed two male suspects fleeing into a wooded area. 

Both officers ran after the males, one of whom was wearing a backpack. After a short chase, both suspects were arrested. 

A search of the male with the backpack resulted in the seizure of a cocaine, Canadian cash, numerous phones, and pill bottles.

The other suspect was found to be carrying a large amount of crack cocaine and Canadian cash.

Quincey Ackie, 18, from Caledon, Ontario was charged with the following:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking; and
• Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling

Zante Gordon, 20, from Brampton, Ontario was charged with the following:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking;
• Resist/obstruct peace officer;
• Being unlawfully in a dwelling; and
• Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling

Both males were remanded into custody.

Then, on October 13, 2026, at 7:17 p.m., Cross Lake RCMP received a call requesting a check well being on the occupant of a residence in the community.

Officers attended and several individuals were inside the home. Police also observed what appeared to be illicit drugs and drug paraphernalia in plain view in one of the rooms.

Upon further investigation a 29-year-old male from Winnipeg was arrested and faces the following charges:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking;
• Identity fraud;
• Possession of property obtained by crime; and
• Resist/obstruct a peace officer

The male was released on an Undertaking.

Cross Lake RCMP continue to investigate.

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