After several months of a targeted drug investigation, on Nov. 24, 2022, Bonnyville General Investigation Section (GIS), with assistance from Cold Lake GIS and Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, executed a drug search warrant at a residence in the Town of Bonnyville. As a result of this search warrant, the following was seized:
- Brass Knuckles
- Chemicals, powders, bottles suspected of a cooking kit
- Score sheets and cell phones
- Approximately 45 grams of suspected methamphetamine
- Approximately 66 grams of an unknown powdered substance
A 37-year-old individual, a resident of Bonnyville, has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with the Purpose of Trafficking. The 37-year-old individual Scott McRae was released by a justice of the peace and is to appear in Bonnyville provincial court on Dec. 6,2022.
A 41-year-old individual, a resident of Bonnyville, has been charged with breaching his release condition. The 41-year-old individual was remanded by a justice of the peace and is set to appear in Bonnyville provincial court on Nov. 28,2022.
A third male, a 37-year-old resident of Bonnyville, was charged with Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, after being found in possession of brass knuckles. He will be appearing in Bonnyville Provincial Court on Jan. 10, 2023.