Members of the Saskatoon Police Service Crime Reduction Team have concluded a drug-trafficking investigation with the arrests of three people.
On July 26, 2024, members of the Tactical Support Unit (TSU), Crime Reduction Team (CRT), and Guns & Gangs Unit began an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine at a residence in the 1400 block of 23rd Street West. It was believed the suspects may also be in possession of several firearms.
Through investigation, on July 31, 2024, a warrant was granted and as a result, six people were taken into custody. A search of the residence and an associated vehicle resulted in the following evidentiary seizures;
- 241.2 grams of methamphetamine
- 103.9 grams of fentanyl
- 18.3 grams of cocaine
- 1.2 grams of crack cocaine
- 3 hydromorphone pills
- 7 cell phones
- Macbook Air
- Tablet
- Body armour (x2)
- Loaded 12-gauge double barrel sawed off shotgun
- Airsoft pistol
- Replica pump-action shotgun
- Paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking
As a result of this investigation, a 37-year-old man, 49-year-old woman, and 36-year-old man are facing charges relating to possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, trafficking, possession of the proceeds of crime under $5000, as well as multiple firearms-related charges. In total, 36 Criminal Code charges were laid.
(Court Information Number: 991276641, 991276643, 991276644, 991276645, 991276646)
