An investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service Crime Reduction Team has led to drug- and weapon-related charges against a 42-year-old man.
At approximately 3:00 p.m., April 28, 2022, the man was arrested without incident outside of a residence in the 400 block of Avenue E South after officers witnessed several interactions consistent with drug trafficking. As a result, a search warrant was executed at the residence with the assistance of the SPS Tactical Support Unit, where police seized:
- 739.6 grams of methamphetamine
- 111.1 grams of cocaine
- $13,2400 cash
- 12 cartons of illegal cigarettes
- 2 digital scales
- 1 airsoft pistol
- 1 baton
- 2 bear spray
- Packaging and other paraphernalia associated with the trafficking of drugs.
The 42-year-old is charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine and Cocaine, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine and Cocaine, and Possession of Proceeds of Crime over $5000. (Court Info # 991195064).