In September of 2021, Beaverlodge RCMP Enhanced Unit became aware of suspected Illicit Drug Trafficking on the Horse Lake First Nation. After significant and continuous investigative efforts, a search warrant was obtained for a residence located on Horse Lake First Nation.
On Aug. 18, 2022, the search warrant was executed and as a result, the following items were seized:
- Approximately 426 grams of suspected cocaine and cutting agents
- 42.5 grams of suspected powder fentanyl
- 42 illicit prescription pills and 16 fentanyl tablets
- Scales, packaging materials and score sheet
- Cell phones
- Brass Knuckles, a throwing star and other bladed weapons
- Handguns (one loaded), cross-bows, rifles and ammunition
- Body armour carrier
A 47-year-old individual, a resident of Horse Lake First Nation, has been charged with 16 offences, some of which include:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking a controlled substance (x2)
- Unsafe storage of firearms (x2)
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number
- Possession of a firearm/prohibited weapon knowing its possession is unauthorized (x3)
- Unauthorized possession of firearm/prohibited weapon/restricted weapon (x4)
Following a judicial hearing, the 47-year-old individual has been remanded into custody and will be appearing in Grande Prairie provincial court on Aug. 29, 2022.