Traffic stop leads to 4 arrests, charges being laid

Four Winnipeggers are facing charges after their vehicle was pulled over, leading RCMP to discover crystal meth, weapons, and other items.

Early Sunday morning, at one a.m., Powerview RCMP in Pine Falls conducted a traffic stop. RCMP say they began investigating a vehicle containing four Winnipeg passengers on Maple Street.

While investigating, police discovered eight grams of crystal methamphetamine, weapons and drug paraphernalia, seizing them at the traffic stop.

All four of the vehicle's occupants were arrested. 

Erin Courchene, 34, is being charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, and Drive while Disqualified (under the Highway Traffic Act).

Victor Favel, 36, is being charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose.

Vincent Raven, 33, is being charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose x2 and Fail to Comply x3.

Addiotannly, a 36-year-old woman is facing a charge of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking. She was released and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Powerview RCMP say they are continuing to investigate.