WEYBURN — The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) has released more information regarding an opium bust earlier in July.
According to the WPS, as the investigation has continued, the WPS has now seized 13 kilograms of opium (doda) with an estimated street value of $340,000.
“This significant seizure prevented a substantial quantity of illegal drugs from reaching communities in Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Ontario,” the WPS said.
The Weyburn Police Service again extends its appreciation to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the Winnipeg Police Service and the Regina Police Service for their assistance and partnership throughout the investigation.
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Disturbances were among the 98 calls for members of the WPS from July 19-26.
According to the weekly report, police responded July 20 to a report of a man acting erratically, yelling and behaving in a manner that caused concern for the safety of others. Upon arrival, the WPS said officers determined he was heavily intoxicated by alcohol. He was arrested without incident and lodged in police cells until he was sober.
Police received a report July 21 that a man had contacted a woman despite being subject to a no-contact order. The man was arrested and later released.
The WPS reminds individuals that breaches of court-ordered conditions are taken seriously. Continued violations might result in an accused being held in custody for a bail hearing before a judge.
While assisting a woman by providing transportation to a government agency for support services on July 21, the WPS said she became verbally abusive towards staff and began yelling obscenities inside the building. Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation but her behaviour continued to escalate, resulting in her arrest for causing a disturbance.
The WPS said she was lodged in police cells and has since been banned from the agency. An investigation is ongoing. Charges may be coming.
Police responded to reports July 25 of a youth performing a burnout in a parking lot, causing rocks and debris to strike and damage two parked vehicles. The WPS said the driver was charged with driving without reasonable consideration for others. The registered owners of the damaged vehicles were advised to report the incident to SGI.
The Weyburn Police Service reminds motorists that they are responsible for damage caused by reckless driving behaviours such as burnouts. In more serious circumstances, incidents of this nature may also result in criminal charges, including mischief.
Police were called to a business after reports of a man acting erratically and disturbing customers. Upon arrival, officers determined he was intoxicated by alcohol and/or drugs. The WPS said police initially attempted to take the man to a family member but due to his behaviour during the attempt, he was arrested without incident and lodged in police cells until sober.
