Tribal Police Force Steps Up Anti-Drug Activities

Tribal Police Force Steps Up Anti-Drug Activities

Thursday, June 09, 2011 at 14:57

Members of the File Hills First Nations Police Service continue their efforts to clamp down on the illegal drug trade in their area.

The service is responsible for the Little Black Bear, Peepeekisis, Starblanket, Okanese and Carry the Kettle First Nations.

In the past few weeks, officers have been working with the RCMP Southern Enforcement Response Team.

Last week, they arrested two people on the Okanese reserve who are facing various drug-related charges.

File Hills Police Chief Ralph Martin says he has six sworn officers and often works with the Mounties.

Martin says the problems in his area are much the same as the rest of the province.

He adds anyone with information on illegal drug activity can contact the File Hills Police, the RCMP or Crime Stoppers.