On Oct. 26, 2023, Athabasca RCMP with the assistance of Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (EAD CRU) executed a search warrant at a residence in Calling Lake, Alta., in regards to the sales of controlled substances.
During the search, RCMP located and seized several firearms, approximately 1200 rounds of ammunition, knives and body armour. RCMP also located suspected cocaine and methamphetamine.
As a result of the investigation, a 38-year old individual, a resident of Calling Lake, has been charged with multiple offences including Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and several firearm offences.
The individual was held for a judicial interim release hearing and was released by a justice of the peace to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Athabasca on Nov. 27, 2023.
"Athabasca RCMP will continue to be meeting with stakeholders within our community to ensure everyone feels safe and secure," said Staff Sergeant Mark Hall of the Athabasca RCMP.