OCN Chief and council have decided to issue a band council resolution authorized to banish any individual from the community due to the conviction or threat of drug or gang activity.

 

This is due to several concerns being raised in regard to organized criminal activity, including gang recruitment, drug dealing, and rival gangs.

 

The Chief and council want to send a clear message that this kind of drug and gang violence will not be tolerated in the community.

 

There is also a development plan that addresses several initiatives that will directly decrease gang activity and violence.

 

These initiatives include additional First Nation safety officers, community staff to handle monitoring and check stops, and surveillance monitoring equipment.

 

MFNPS will also increase their staff members in the community, increasing police presence.