On Sept. 15, 2020 a joint investigation between the St. Paul RCMP and Eastern Alberta District Rural Crime Reduction Unit (EADRCRU) resulted in the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Saddle Lake where a significant quantity of drugs and cash were seized.
Assistance was received by the RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Police Dog Services (PDS) during the execution of the search warrant as a suspect male would not exit the residence, and a short standoff ensued until he was eventually arrested inside.
A subsequent search of the residence resulted in the seizure of:
- Approximately 230 grams of methamphetamine, 270 grams of cocaine, 37 grams of fentanyl
- Canadian Currency
- Three firearms
"The execution of this search warrant, seizure of drugs, money and firearms was a success," says Sergeant David Graham, St. Paul Detachment Commander. "All precautions were taken for the safety of the community and our officers."
A 39-year-old male was charged with multiple offences, including:
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x3)
- Possession of a weapon contrary to an order (x10)
- Possession of proceeds of crime over $5000
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm (X3)
- Possession of a weapon obtained by crime
- Careless use of a firearm
- Resisting a peace officer
He was remanded into custody after a judicial hearing and will be appearing in St. Paul provincial court on Sept. 24, 2020.