January 6, 2021, the Crime Reduction Unit entered into a drug trafficking investigation in Whitehorse. The investigation led to the subsequent arrest of a number of individuals and the search of a residence in Whistlebend.
The investigation resulted in the seizure of the following:
- Large quantities of substances believed to be cocaine
- A Large amount of Canadian Currency
- Several cell phones
- 2018 Nissan Rogue
- Other items of evidence related to Drug Trafficking
At the completion of the operation, seven individuals are being held for court as follows:
- Adrian Le DIUZET (32) - Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) and Possess Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 plus one Warrant executed for Fraud
- Courtney ALFRED (22) - Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)
- Paul MIDDLETON (35) - Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) and Resist Arrest
- Havanna PAPEQUASH (21) - Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) and Resist Arrest
- William ULOTH (55) - 3 Warrants executed (2 unendorsed out of Whitehorse; 1 endorsed out of Dawson)
- Christine DENECHEZHE (20) - Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)
The seventh individual cannot be identified under terms of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Contact information
Yukon RCMP - Media Relations
867-633-9330
mdiv.communications@rcmp-grc.gc.ca