These were the items seized by police while arresting a man on Wednesday. (Submitted/ Prince Albert Police)

By Nigel Maxwell

Crime

Alleged drug trafficker, wanted on Canada Wide warrant, captured by P.A. police

Jul 21, 2023 | 4:01 PM

A 26-year-old Prince Albert man, wanted on a Canada Wide warrant for a parole violation, is now facing a number of new charges related to guns and drugs.

This past Wednesday, a vehicle involved in multiple flights from police, was found by members of the Prince Albert Police Service Crime Reduction Team.

The vehicle was found at a home in the 1700 Block of Spence Street and it was learned the suspected driver was wanted Canada-wide for a Parole Suspension warrant.

Officers were conducting surveillance on the residence when the suspect, Tyler Bear, was observed leaving on a bicycle. He was taken into custody a short distance from the home.

During the arrest, officers recovered a manipulated 22-calibre firearm with ammunition, as well as Methamphetamine, a scale, a knife, and $1,690 in Canadian Currency.

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Bear’s charges include possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, Possess of a Weapon for a Purpose Dangerous to Public Peace, Resisting Arrest, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Operating a Conveyance while Prohibited from doing so, and Operating a Conveyance in a Manner Dangerous to the Public.

The Crime Reduction Team was assisted by the Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team.

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