Airdrie RCMP’s Crime Reduction Unit seizes suspected carfentanil

March 1, 2018
Airdrie, Alberta

News release

Airdrie RCMP's Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) has seized suspected carfentanil and methamphetamine after conducting a traffic stop in the parking lot at CrossIron Mills mall.

On Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Airdrie RCMP's CRU was conducting proactive patrols in the Rockyview County area. A suspicious vehicle with two occupants was observed driving around the parking lot at CrossIron Mills after the mall had closed. CRU members stopped the vehicle and observed drug paraphernalia in plain view. Both occupants were immediately arrested and searched.

A 24-year-old female from Airdrie was arrested and charged for possession of both carfentanil and methamphetamine.

If you have information about this incident, please call the Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7200 or call your local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).

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Contact information

Cst. Daniel Martin
Airdrie RCMP Detachment
Media Relations Officer
Office: (403) 945-7200 ext. 7201

File number: 2018-220660

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