On March 3, 2022, Edson RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence, which concluded a month long investigation on a suspected drug house. RCMP officers attended the residence, located and seized a substantial amount of drugs and money as well as drug trafficking paraphernalia. A large quantity of cigarettes missing tax labels were also located and seized. Two people have been charged in relation to these offences.
A 55-year-old female of Edson has been charged with the following:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking X 2
- Possession of Property Obtained by the Commission of a Crime
- Illegal Possession of cigarettes under the Tabaco and Tax Act
A 49-year-old male Edson has been charged with the following:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking X 2
- Possession of Property Obtained by the Commission of a Crime
Both were released on an Appearance Notice and will be appearing in Edson Provincial Court on May 17, 2022.