WINNIPEG

RCMP charge man with trafficking Fentanyl, request public’s assistance in locating him

CTV Winnipeg Published Thursday, November 26, 2015 6:27PM CST

Police are looking for 48-year-old Dean Wallace Barker. He is approximately 5'6 and weighs 110 pounds. (Photo courtesy RCMP)

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A 48-year-old man has been charged with a string of charges including trafficking and exporting fentanyl.

RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Dean Wallace Barker, from Winnipeg.

The investigation began in early 2014. RCMP initiated Project Dissipate, targeting cross-border fentanyl trafficking between Winnipeg and America.

RCMP said the investigation ended on Nov., 13 of this year. Approximately six ounces of fentanyl were seized over the course of the investigation.

RCMP are asking anyone with information about Barker's whereabouts, to contact the RCMP, local police or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.