A photo of the total items seized. (submitted photo/ Prince Albert Police Service)

By Nigel Maxwell

Crime

Prince Albert drug bust nets over 300 grams of cocaine, and over $13K in cash

Feb 6, 2024 | 5:15 PM

Five men from Ontario are facing charges in connection to a drug trafficking investigation in Prince Albert.

On Thursday, Feb. 1, members of the crime reduction team attended to a business in the 2600 block of Second Ave. W.

Three men, who were customers at the business, and who had been suspected earlier of trafficking cocaine, were arrested at the scene.

A search of the suspects resulted in the seizure of a loaded handgun, 185.3 grams of cocaine, and $2,080.

Later that day, a search warrant was drafted for a residence in the 600 block of Seventh St. E.

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Prior to executing the search warrant two men were observed leaving the residence, and with the assistance of members from the Prince Albert Police Patrol section, they were safely arrested.

As a result of the arrests and the execution of the search warrant officers made the following evidentiary seizures: $13,405.00, a loaded handgun, a 30 round magazine for the handgun, 362.7 grams of cocaine, and further evidence to support drug trafficking.

All five suspects have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, possession of proceeds of crime, and multiple firearms-related offences.

They made their first court appearance on Monday at Prince Albert Provincial Court and were all remanded to appear again on Feb. 14.

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