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Wollaston Lake RCMP charged two men who were planning to bring alcohol into the community of Hatchet Lake First Nation by boat.
This happened on Oct. 13, when RCMP used a remotely piloted aircraft system and saw the men dock two boats filled with bags.
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“The occupants unloaded a number of bags and placed them in a bushed area on the beach, then left,” RCMP said in a statement.
Officers seized the bags left on the beach and found 44 bottles of hard liquor, 42 cans of beer, and approximately 40 cans/bottles of coolers.
“Illegal alcohol is a threat to public safety,” Wollaston RCMP Sgt. Robert Gatenby said in a statement.
“Licensed institutions ensure that alcohol is sold responsibly with proper oversight. If these safeguards are ignored and unregulated alcohol makes its way into our communities, the health and safety of its consumers are at risk. Our officers seizing this alcohol prior to it reaching its final destination is a crucial step in preventing these dangers.”
Two men from Hatchet Lake First Nation were charged with one count of selling or offering to sell, display, or keep beverage alcohol.
They are scheduled to appear in court in Wollaston Lake in November.
RCMP continue to investigate.
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