Press Release – Chisasibi, February 2, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chisasibi, Eeyou Istchee – February 2, 2026 – Members of the Eeyou Eenou Police Force of the Chisasibi detachment along with officers of the Sûreté du Québec found and seized a large amount of alcohol during a road and traffic operation on January 29, 2026. In one vehicle, officers seized:

  • 10 boxes of 30 cans of Budweiser 355ml, 5% alc.
  • 36 bottles of Vodka 750ml, 40% alc.
  • 11 bottles of Vodka 1.14L, 40% alc.

The approximate street value of the seizure is of $4,500. We would like to remind community members and residents that EEPF works with local by-laws. Residents that do not respect their local by-laws will be fined by way of receiving a ticket or by way of summons to court.

If you would like to report illegal activity in your community and would like to do so anonymously, you may contact the Eeyou Intelligence Drug Line at 1-833-343-7847.