The Northwest Territories RCMP continues to crackdown on drug trafficking

October 13, 2026 - Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
From: Northwest Territories RCMP

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Recently, two Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants were conducted in Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀, adding to a significant list of drug enforcement investigations throughout the territory this year.

On October 3, 2026, the Behchokǫ̀ RCMP responded to a call for service regarding a disturbance at a private residence. Officers attended the location and formed grounds to believe that drug trafficking activity was being conducted inside the residence.

Police obtained a CDSA search warrant for the residence. The search warrant was executed with support from the Northwest Territories RCMP Police Dog Services, and Emergency Response Teams from the NWT and the Yukon.

During the search warrant, which was executed without incident, RCMP located and seized drug paraphernalia. A 35-year-old woman was arrested and later released without charge. The investigation into this matter is ongoing.

On October 4, 2026, the Yellowknife RCMP conducted a CDSA search warrant in the area of Sissons Court with support from specialized units, including the Tactical Armoured Vehicle.

During the search warrant, a small quantity of suspected crack cocaine, Canadian currency and drug trafficking paraphernalia were located inside the residence and seized. Five individuals were arrested and later released without charges. The investigation is ongoing.

Even though these two investigations did not yield any arrests, they send a message to drug traffickers who are looking to take advantage of the vulnerability of some of our residents: the Northwest Territories RCMP will not allow illegal drug activity to go unnoticed or unchallenged.

The Northwest Territories RCMP has made it a priority to target and disrupt organized crime, illicit drugs, and alcohol.

In 2026 so far, the Northwest Territories RCMP executed more than 15 CDSA search warrants across the territory, resulting in more than 40 suspects being arrested and 25 being charged.

If you have information on suspicious activity, please report it to your RCMP detachment or Crime Stoppers at https://p3tips.com

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