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07/31/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/31/2026 10:27

West Broadway Search Warrant leads to Seven Arrests - Drugs, Firearms, and Ammunition Seized: R26-42699

Released: July 31, 2026 at 11:14 a.m.

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On July 29, 2026, members of the Winnipeg Police Service executed a search warrant at a multi-suite residence in the 200 block of Young Street in the West Broadway neighbourhood following complaints from community members about suspected drug trafficking and other illicit activity.

Through the course of their investigation, Central Division Community Support Unit (CSU) identified several suspects believed to be involved.

On July 29, 2026, with assistance from the Tactical Support Team, the Rapid Response Unit and Foot Patrol Unit, CSU officers executed a search warrant at the above-mentioned address and arrested seven individuals without incident.

Property Seized

As a result of the search, officers seized the following:

  • Two sawed-off shotguns
  • Several swords/machetes
  • Approximately 1 ounce of Fentanyl
  • Approximately 2 grams of Crack Cocaine
  • Various ammunition
  • $1,640 CDN Currency

Charges

Sean Homer BENNETT (53) is charged with the following offences:

  • 10 firearm-related offences
  • Possession of a Weapon
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Fentanyl
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

Emily Mina DUBOIS (26) is charged with the following offences:

  • 3 firearm-related offences
  • Possession of a Weapon
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Fentanyl
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

Hannah Lee Angel NORTH (27) and Tiffany Lynn YASSIE (39) are charged with the following offences:

  • 4 firearm-related offences
  • Possession of a Weapon (three counts)
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Fentanyl
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

Ibraham Baidobola BANGURA (32) is charged with the following offences:

  • 5 firearm-related offences
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Fentanyl
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

The five named individuals were detained in custody. An additional 29-year-old female and a 40-year-old female face similar charges and were released on undertakings to appear in court at a late date.

Community Support Units

The WPS Community Support Units focus on addressing community concerns, reducing criminal activity, and building safer neighbourhoods through proactive enforcement and partnerships with residents and businesses.

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