On March 17, 2015 Yorkton Municipal RCMP members initiated an investigation into persons trafficking marijuana within the City of Yorkton. As a result of this investigation, two residences along with a vehicle were searched. Five people were arrested and a small amount of marijuana along with other evidence was seized. Police have charged a 23-year-old male from Yorkton with trafficking in marijuana along with breach of probation. This male appeared in Yorkton Provincial Court on Wednesday March 18th. Another 23 year old male was also charged with trafficking marijuana, this individual was released for Court at a later date. A 21 year old male was arrested and held for Court on March 18th, 2015 on outstanding warrants out of Yorkton Municipal RCMP as well as Kamsack RCMP. Two subjects were released without charges. Yorkton Municipal RCMP encourage anyone with information on illegal drug activity to contact the Yorkton Municipal Detachment at (306)786-2400 or Crime-Stoppers.
