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Three charged after crack discovered during response to assault in Yellowknife

Three men charged Feb. 12
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Three men will appear in Yellowknife court with assault and drug charges stemming from a bust on Feb. 12. NNSL file photo

Approximately 39 grams of crack cocaine and $4,700 were seized by police Feb. 12.

At around 2 a.m. police responded to a complaint at a business on Range Lake Road, Yellowknife RCMP confirmed. Officers were advised three men had been assaulted by three other men.

Police discovered crack cocaine and cash at the scene and arrested three men including Ban Gai Ngumdeng, 29.

The Calgary man is charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of assault, two counts of obstructing a police officer, and mischief under $5,000.

Ngumdeng is charged, not convicted, with a crime and he will appear before the courts.

Two other males suspects were released with their formal charges pending. They will also face court at a later date.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Yellowknife RCMP at 669-1111 or Crimestoppers at www.p3tips.com.. In the event of an emergency call, 9-1-1.