Red Deer RCMP lay drug charges

August 2, 2019
Red Deer, Alberta

News release

An investigation by the Red Deer RCMP led to the arrest of one man and the seizure of drugs, cash and weapons.

Between April and July, 2019, police conducted an investigation into a drug operation in the Red Deer area. On July 22, search warrants were executed at two Red Deer residences and one vehicle. As a result of the search warrants, police seized the following:

  • 82.1 grams of methamphetamine
  • 497.7 grams of cocaine
  • One firearm
  • Ammunition
  • A substantial amount of Canadian currency.

As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old male of Red Deer was charged with two Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences and six Criminal Code offences, including:

  • Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x2)
  • Possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number
  • Possession of stolen property over $5,000
  • Possession of a restricted/prohibited firearm with ammunition without licence/registration
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of firearm/prohibited weapon
  • Weapons possession contrary to order

He was released on bail and will appear in provincial court in Red Deer on August 15, 2019.

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Contact information

Red Deer RCMP
403-391-4034

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