Pubdate: Sun, 20 Feb 2005
Source: Chronicle-Journal, The (CN ON)
Copyright: 2005 The Chronicle-Journal
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NAN POLICE STEP UP PATROLS, LOOK FOR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES

The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service has stepped up patrols on winter roads in 
an effort to prevent contraband from entering remote First Nation communities.

A number of illegal substances have been seized recently, including 220 
grams of marijuana, three grams of cannabis resin and one firearm.

Two weeks ago, community security officers with the North Spirit Lake First 
Nation seized 18 small bottles of alcohol from a person headed toward 
remote northern communities, NAN said.

Police said alcohol can be confiscated by police or community security 
officials if it's destined for remote communities which ban alcohol 
possession and consumption.

Liquor has an inflated value when sold in remote communities that have 
chosen to ban the possession and consumption of alcohol, they said.

NAN spokesman Nick Baranik said the public using the winter roads can 
expect to see increased patrols and checks over the next few weeks.

While the winter road system is vital for transporting supplies into remote 
communities, he said those same routes unfortunately provide a way for 
those looking to move contraband.
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