Police are plying the waters on Great Slave Lake to enforce the NWT Liquor Act and encourage water safety.
NT put out a notice on their social media feed about the ongoing operations on July 7.
"The recently conducted boat patrols on Great Slave Lake near LutselkSA国际影视传媒檈 to enforce the NWT Liquor Act, following community concerns that illicit alcohol is being transported by boat into the community," wrote the . "Purchasing, selling, transporting or possessing liquor is prohibited in LutselkSA国际影视传媒檈 under current regulations.
"The conducted enforcement actions during these boat patrols and would like to thank community members for their cooperation."
spokesperson Const. Julie Plourde told NNSL the operations are part of a larger water safety effort by the force and that police had seen "positive results" from their summer cruises.
"The recent boat patrol in Lutsel KSA国际影视传媒檈 is part of a broader marine safety strategy led by the Northwest Territories ," she said. "During the summer months, marine patrols are conducted for deterrence, education and enforcement purpose.
"A great example of this marine strategy is the marine patrol on the Mackenzie River, which we attempt to conduct every summer. During this patrol, will engage with several local communities and groups, as well as partner agencies. Marine safety education is provided to residents along the route, and personal floatation devices are distributed free of charge to youth. This initiative also focuses on prevention, as we post signs in local languages on community wharfs to discourage drug and alcohol use while on the water and operating boats.
"The marine strategy and boat patrols enable the Northwest Territories to further investigations and establish a presence and visibility around Great Slave Lake and its tributaries."
NNSL Media reached out to the community of Lutsel KSA国际影视传媒檈 to discuss their concerns about bootlegging over the water, but did not receive a response as of press time.
