Grande Prairie RCMP have arrested an individual and seized drugs following a traffic stop.
On June 16, 2022, at approximately 7 p.m., Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) officers were making proactive patrols on 92 Street by 68 Avenue in Grande Prairie and conducted a vehicle stop. As a result of the traffic stop, the officers began a drug investigation leading to the arrest of the driver for possessing controlled substances for the purpose of trafficking. A search incidental to arrest resulted in the discovery and seizure of the following:
- Two cell phones
- Canadian currency
- Thirty-three dime bags with 28.5 grams of cocaine
A 38-year-old individual, of Edmonton, has been charged with one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Following a judicial hearing, the 38-year-old individual was released on conditions and will appear in Grande Prairie Provincial Court on July 20, 2022.
Crime reduction continues to be a policing priority for the Grande Prairie RCMP. Proactive enforcement such as this demonstrates our commitment to Alberta's Crime Reduction Strategy and helps create a safer community.
If you have information about this incident or any other illegal activity, please call the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5700 or call your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.