The RCMP monthly crime report shows an increase of 13 percent in calls for service in the Manitoba North District last month over October last year.  They report increases in all occurrence groups except drug enforcement with notable increases in wellbeing checks at 65 percent, person reported missing up 59 percent and Mischief up 46 percent.  They also point out a notable increase of 22 percent in assaults and crimes against property up 36 percent but fraud was down 35 percent.

              Drug enforcement in the North District had an overall decrease of 21 percent, specifically possession decreased 55 percent and trafficking was down 18 percent.