PRINCE ALBERT — A targeted investigation by members of the Prince Albert Police Service Patrol Division has resulted in a significant drug seizure and an arrest.
The officers concluded their investigation on Dec. 23, leading to the arrest of a 30-year-old man believed to be trafficking drugs in the city.
Police first received information on Dec. 21, regarding a man believed to be involved in drug trafficking.
They located him at a business in the 600 block of Marquis Road. He was arrested on outstanding warrants and during a search of his person, police found 152 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 43 grams of suspected cocaine, a cell phone and $1,780 Canadian Currency. They also seized a vehicle in relation to this incident.
The man was charged with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of the proceeds of crime under $5,000, and breaching a release order.
He made his first appearance in Prince Albert Provincial Court on Dec. 24.
