Lloydminster RCMP seize large quantity of drugs and cash

January 29, 2025
Lloydminster, Alberta

News release

On Jan. 30, 2025, Lloydminster RCMP's General Investigations Section, assisted by Lloydminster RCMP, seized a significant quantity of drugs and Canadian currency, following a recent investigation into drug trafficking in the community.

On Jan. 30, 2025, RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of 47 Street in Lloydminster, Sask. after reports of a possible illegal operation occurring at the residence.

RCMP seized an array of items, including:

  • Approximately 500 grams of suspected cocaine
  • Approximately 500 grams of suspected fentanyl
  • Approximately 1 kilogram of methamphetamine
  • Over $16,000 of Canadian currency
  • A prohibited firearm
  • Unstamped tobacco cigarettes

"This seizure represents a substantial disruption to the illicit drug trade in our community," said Cpl. Christopher Byford. "The presence of fentanyl in particular, poses a serious risk to public safety, and we remain committed to targeting those who traffic harmful substances."

A 63-year-old individual, a resident of Lloydminster, was charged with:

  • Possession for the purposes of trafficking x 3 (cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl)
  • Possession of proceeds of crime over $5000
  • Unsafe storage of firearm
  • Possession of cannabis
  • Possession of tobacco not marked in the prescribed manner
  • Unlawful possession of identity document

The individual was brought before a justice of the peace, where remanded with a court date of Jan. 31, 2025 at the Saskatchewan Court of Justice in North Battleford, Sask.

The Lloydminster RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the location of, or sightings of criminal activity in your neighbourhood, including trafficking of drugs, please contact the Lloydminster RCMP at 780-808-8400 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8377 (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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