Suspected cocaine, firearm seized during search in Piapot FN

PIAPOT FIRST NATION — A man is facing 19 additional charges following an arrest for a charge related to a suspended driver’s licence.

On Jan. 14, Southey RCMP identified a suspended driver, driving a vehicle on Piapot First Nation. An RCMP officer stopped the vehicle and arrested the male driver.

As a result of the police investigation, a search of the vehicle took place. During the search of the vehicle, officers located and seized a firearm, steel brass knuckles, a baton, approximately 40 grams of suspected cocaine, 10 grams of suspected methamphetamine, five grams of suspected fentanyl, open alcohol, and a sum of cash. The substances will be sent to Health Canada for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old man from Piapot First Nation is charged with:

• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine;
• one count, possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000;
• two counts, carrying concealed weapon;
• three counts, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
• one count, possession of firearm in motor vehicle;
• 10 counts, weapons possession contrary to order; and
• one count, refusal to comply with demand.

The suspect is currently in and is scheduled to appear in Regina Provincial Court on Jan. 29.