Members of the Saskatoon Crime Reduction Team have advanced a months-long drug trafficking investigation with the execution of a vehicle stop and search warrant.
On June 28, 2023, police conducted enforcement action on persons suspected of trafficking drugs. Following the execution of a vehicle stop in the 2900 block of McClocklin Road and search warrant in the 300 block of J.J. Thiessen Way, officers arrested five people and seized;
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML63
- $2,434.85 CAD
- 318.2 grams of methamphetamine
- 385.1 grams of fentanyl
- 23.5 grams of psilocybin
- 1.81 litres of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
- 48 vyvanse pills (amphetamine)
- 4 LSD pills
- 10 temazepam pills (benzo)
- Prohibited semi-automatic pistol, loaded magazine, additional ammunition
- 12-gauge pump-action shot gun with flash suppressor
- Bladed weapons (x2)
- 3D printing machines (x3)
- eCard printer with blank plastic cards to manufacture counterfeit identification
- Digital scales (x2)
- Mobile phones (x2)
- Assorted paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking
As a result, two men, age 40 and 43, are facing numerous charges relating to drug trafficking, weapons, possession of the proceeds of crime, and failing to comply with court-imposed conditions. A 35-year-old woman was arrested on unrelated warrants. Two additional women were released without charges. The investigation is continuing and additional charges are pending.
(Court Information Numbers: 991235949, 991235950, 991235951, 991235952)
