In March 2022, RCMP Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SADCRU) began a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act investigation into a suspected drug dealer from Linden, Alta. who was believed to be trafficking drugs into Three Hills, Alta. and Drumheller, Alta.
On July 4, 2022, a 40-year-old individual, of Linden, was arrested with assistance from Strathmore RCMP and charged with the following:
- possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl
- possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine
SADCRU seized 24 grams of suspected fentanyl and 21.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine during the investigation.
Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, the 40-year-old individual was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Drumheller Court on July 15, 2022.
At the time of her arrest, the 40-year-old individual was already facing charges for similar offences out of Drumheller and on a court ordered Release Order with conditions.
As this matter is now before the court, no updates are anticipated.