On March 14, 2024, Grande Prairie RCMP Drug section, with assistance from Grande Prairie RCMP Police Dog Services and Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence in the Countryside South area of Grande Prairie City.
As a result of the search warrant, the following items were seized:
- 110.4 grams of cocaine;
- Canadian Currency; and
- Drug trafficking paraphernalia.
A 19-year-old individual, a resident of Edmonton, a 56-year-old individual, a resident of Sangudo, Alta., and a 45-year-old individual, a resident of Whitecourt, Alta., have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime.
All three individuals were released on conditions and are to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Grande Prairie on April 29, 2024.
Members of the public who witness suspicious activity in their community are encouraged to contact their local RCMP detachment. If you have information about this incident or any other illegal activity, please call the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5700 or call your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.