FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chisasibi, Eeyou Istchee – May 14, 2026 – Members of the Eeyou Eenou Police Force of the Chisasibi detachment along with officers of the Sûreté du Québec intercepted a vehicle on May 13th, 2026 that was suspected to be transporting a large amount of alcohol in the community.
A resident of neighbouring community Whapmagoostui was found with a significantly large amount of alcohol in their possession in the vehicle. Officers seized a total of:
– 47 units of 750 ml bottles of 40% alc/vol
– 3 units of 375 ml bottles of 40% alc/vol
As the items were suspected to reach Whapmagoostui, a fly-in community, the street value of this seizure rises to approximately $14,700.
We would like to thank the community and its members as this successful operation was possible through public support. For anyone that witnessed and would like to report illegal activities in their community, please contact the Eeyou Intelligence Drug Line at 1-833-343-7847.





