Yellowknife RCMP seize drugs, firearms in 3 raids

Yellowknife RCMP say 16 people were arrested and drugs seized in raids on three separate residences Tuesday.

The first two raids were at Northlands Trailer Park and on Con Road early this morning and the third happened this afternoon on Jeske Crescent.

Police say they seized marijuana, crack, cocaine, fentanyl, firearms and cash, but the quantities have not yet been calculated. No charges have been laid yet.

CBC North's Hilary Bird rode along with Yellowknife RCMP as they executed the search warrants. Read about her experience here.