An adult male is facing drug trafficking charges after Saskatchewan RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in Yorkton, SK.
On January 7, 2025 officers from the Saskatchewan RCMP's Yorkton Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team (STRT) arrested an adult male in Yorkton as part on an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. While searching the individual and his vehicle, officers located and seized methamphetamine, cocaine, cash and evidence of drug trafficking.
On January 8, 2025 officers from Yorkton STRT executed a search warrant at a residence on Fietz Street in Yorkton in relation to the investigation. While searching the residence, officers located and seized methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, cash and other evidence of drug trafficking.
In total, Yorkton STRT located and seized nearly 1.5 kilograms of methamphetamine, 936.5 grams of cocaine, 133 grams of fentanyl and approximately $6,000 in cash.
As a result of investigation, 20-year-old Taranpreet Singh of Yorkton, SK is facing the following charges:
- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and
- one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code.
Taranpreet Singh made his first appearance in Yorkton Provincial Court on January 9, 2025.