Joint police operation leads to the arrest of two suspects in Sainte Anne, Man. – Winnipeg

Officers with the Sainte Anne Police Service in southeastern Manitoba arrested two people in connection to a months-long investigation into the trafficking of stolen vehicles.

The investigation began in February this year and was conducted in collaboration with Winnipeg police and Manitoba Public Insurance. In a press release on May 5, Sainte Anne police noted that the efforts of all the agencies involved demonstrated “the effectiveness of interagency cooperation in combatting organized criminal activities.”

A 33-year-old man was arrested and faces charges including theft of a motor vehicle, trafficking property obtained by crime, fraud and driving while prohibited.

A 22-year-old woman was also arrested and was released ahead of her court appearance. She faces charges including theft of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime, and trafficking property obtained by crime.

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