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Two individuals arrested for illegal cigarette trafficking

An immigration warrant was executed to one of the individuals and handed over to the Canadian Border Security Agency.
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Unity and Cut Knife detachment reports for Feb. 17-24.

Cut Knife Report Feb. 17 - 23

Cut Knife RCMP received 59 calls for service Feb. 17 - 23. These files included well-being checks, reports of disturbances, reports of traffic offenses, mischiefs, assaults, assaults with weapons, sexual assaults, threats and responding to alarm calls.

Notable files include:

Members responded to a call regarding a sexual assault on Feb. 17 and a 52-year-old individual was arrested and held for court.

On Feb. 18, members attended a house in Little Pine First Nation regarding a break and enter, the individual found the house broken into and noticed food was gone from the fridge, unknown suspect at this time.

Early in the morning of Feb. 20, a 36-year-old female ran into neighbour’s house looking for help and 911 was called. Members attended and found the female with blood and cuts on her face EMS was administered. Members located and arrested a 37-year-old male for assault charges.

On Feb. 23, two individuals aged 25 and 47 were arrested for trafficking illegal cigarettes. An immigration warrant was executed for one of the individuals and handed over to the Canadian Border Security Agency.

A 73-year-old male was arrested for tampering with his EM bracelet and was held for court.

A traffic project was conducted by Maidstone CTSS in the Cut Knife Area and issued 13 tickets, 10 warnings, one alcohol-related roadside suspension, two drug-related roadside suspensions, one impaired driver, two vehicles impounded and one arrest warrant executed.

Unity Report Feb. 18 - 24

RCMP received a complaint of a hit and run causing damage to a vehicle, insufficient evidence to proceed.

Police received a complaint of an individual damaging property but it was unfounded.

Members attended the sudden death of a 32-year-old male from Provost, Alberta. The death was not suspicious in nature.

RCMP conducted a well-being check at the request of a family member.

Police received a complaint of trespassing but there was insufficient evidence to proceed.

Members issued a 60-day roadside suspension during a traffic stop.

RCMP received a complaint of an individual shining a laser pointer at vehicle drivers. The subject of complaint was not located.

A 31-year-old male from Unity was charged with assault after members received a complaint of assault.

Members received a request from Emergency Medical Services to assist with a patient.

Police received a complaint of disturbing the peace. Members spoke to the subjects of complaint.

Members received another request from Emergency Medical Services to assist with a patient.

There were also two traffic complaints.

Wilkie Report

RCMP received a complaint of fraud. This matter is still under investigation.

Police received a complaint of a dog barking. Members made a referral to the Town of Wilkie.

Members received a complaint of a break and enter at a residence but it was unfounded.

RCMP received a complaint of breach of peace. This matter is still under investigation.

CN Police reported a railway crossing malfunction near Wilkie. Reported for information purposes.

CN Police reported a railway crossing malfunction near Landis. Reported for information purposes.

Members are investigating a complaint of uttering threats.

Police received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members transported the subject of complaint to Battlefords Union Hospital for assessment.

There was also one traffic complaint.

Macklin Report

RCMP issued a Tobacco Act ticket during a traffic stop.

Members received a report of a vehicle damaged by unsecured cargo. Reported for insurance purposes.

Police received a complaint of an abandoned vehicle. Members contacted the registered owner who agreed to move the vehicle.

RCMP received a report of a missing person. The individual was located.

There were also two false alarms.

Persons with information about crimes being committed in the Unity / Wilkie/ Macklin/ Cut Knife areas are urged to call the Unity RCMP detachment at 306-228-6300; the Wilkie RCMP at 306-843-3480; the Macklin RCMP at 306-753-2171; or the Cut Knife RCMP at 306-398-3500. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded. You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com

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