The four individuals appeared in court on Monday. (File photo/larongeNOW Staff)
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La Ronge RCMP seize one kilogram of cocaine

Feb 6, 2025 | 11:13 AM

La Ronge RCMP seized one kilogram of cocaine on Sunday.

An RCMP media release states on Feb. 2 at approximately 1:00 a.m., officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle at the intersection of Far Reserve Road and Mikisiw Drive. While searching the vehicle, police located and seized approximately one kilogram of cocaine, a handgun, ammunition, a baton, and additional drug trafficking paraphernalia.

As a result of the investigation, 19-year-old Keannu Starnyski and 32-year-old Gary Roberts from Sucker River, along with 24-year-old Freda Charles from La Ronge and 27-year-old Katelynn Charles from Stanley Mission are facing multiple firearms and drug-related charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking.

All four made their first appearance in La Ronge Provincial Court on Feb. 3.