In May 2024, the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) began an investigation into reports of drug trafficking in Winnipeg, Man. This two-year long investigation involved many law enforcement agencies including the EPS, RCMP and Ontario Provincial Police. The WPS has issued a media release about their investigation and subsequent 33 arrests here.
In February 2026, EPS and Parkland RCMP launched a joint drug trafficking investigation tied to shared intelligence and findings from the WPS investigation.
Following this investigation, a search warrant was executed on April 16, 2026, in the area of 109 Street and Jasper Avenue. The EPS seized:
- Approximately 80 kilograms of cocaine (approximate street value of $8 million)
- Approximately 176 grams of methamphetamine (approximate street value of $1,500)
- Approximately 50 pounds of a buffing agent (approximate street value of $90,000)
- A firearm and ammunition
- Approximately $30,000 in cash
Drugs seized
Kreston David, 26, was subsequently arrested and is facing charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking (x5), unauthorized possession of the prohibited/restricted firearm and proceeds of crime. At this time, the EPS is not looking for additional suspects.
“We’re pleased our partners at the Winnipeg Police Service brought their large-scale investigation to a successful conclusion, and that EPS officers were able to locate and arrest a suspect in Edmonton found with more than 80 kilograms of drugs,” says S/Sgt. Jen McCann of the EPS Edmonton Drug and Gang Enforcement (EDGE) Unit. “Strong partnerships and intelligence sharing are essential to disrupting drug trafficking across the country.”