Cambridge Bay man faces assault, drug charges after search

RCMP carried out a search following man’s arrest on Jan. 29

Three-hundred and 43 grams of crack cocaine was seized by Cambridge Bay RCMP after searching a residence on Ublogiahokyok Road, police say. (Photo courtesy of Nunavut RCMP)

By Kierstin Williams

A 23-year-old man faces three charges, including assault with a weapon, after an incident in Cambridge Bay led to an arrest and a search for drugs.

On Jan. 29, RCMP officers were dispatched to a residence on Ublogiahokyok Road after receiving a complaint that a man was threatening people with a knife.

After his arrest, officers saw what they believed were illicit drugs and drug paraphernalia and obtained a search warrant for the home, said RCMP spokesperson Cpl. George Henrie in a news release.

Police seized approximately 343 grams of crack cocaine.

The man was charged with assault with a weapon, carrying a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence, and possession of a substance for the purpose of trafficking.

He is scheduled to appear in court March 24 in Cambridge Bay.

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  1. Posted by John WP Murphy on

    Does this person have a name? I assume he was not given bail until his court appearance.

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