On Aug. 8, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP Crime Reduction Unit pulled over a vehicle on Emerald Drive following a traffic offence.
While speaking to the driver, the member observed contraband cigarettes in the vehicle, and the male was arrested. The vehicle was searched and was found to contain 59.53 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.50 grams of suspected cocaine, cane with hidden blade, and Canadian currency.
A 48-year-old individual, a resident of Sherwood Park, Alta., was charged with:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (x2)
- Possession of a concealed weapon
- Possession of unstamped Tobacco
Following a judicial interim release hearing, the individual was released via a promise to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Sherwood Park on Aug. 28, 2024.
It is of utmost importance to take illicit drugs off the streets to protect our communities and safeguard the well-being of our citizens. The presence of illegal drugs not only contributes to crime and violence, but also has devastating effects on individuals and families. By actively working to remove drugs from circulation through initiatives such as traffic stops and drug seizures, law enforcement agencies are taking a proactive stance in combating drug-related issues.