Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit seize drugs following traffic stop

February 16, 2022
Clairmont, Alberta

News release

On Jan. 21, 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit were conducting patrols near an industrial area located in Clairmont when a suspicious vehicle with two occupants was observed driving in the area. A traffic stop was conducted near 72 Avenue and 99 Street.

During the investigation, while the officer was speaking to the female driver, the officer recognized the male passenger who was breaching conditions of a release order. The male passenger was subsequently arrested.

A search of the passenger and the vehicle resulted in the seizure of several items including what is believed to be the following:

  • Approximately 15.6 grams of cocaine
  • Approximately 8 grams of methamphetamine
  • Approximately 2.4 grams of fentanyl

Police also seized Canadian currency and multiple items related to drug trafficking.

A 44-year-old male of Clairmont and a 27-year-old female of Grande Prairie have been charged with the following:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine
  • The 44-year-old male faces the following additional charge:
  • Failing to comply with release order x 3

Following a judicial hearing, the 44-year-old male was remanded into custody and the 27-year-old female was released from custody on a release order. Both are scheduled to appear in Grande Prairie Provincial Court on Feb. 23, 2022.

Members of the public who suspect drug activity in their community are encouraged to contact their local RCMP detachment. 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.

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Contact information

Alberta RCMP Media Relations
780-509-3970

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