Prince Albert Police seized these items and have charged a 46-year-old man with trafficking. (submitted/Prince Albert Police)

By Susan McNeil

Drug bust

Over $20,000, gun, and cocaine seized from East Flat home

Dec 13, 2024 | 1:30 PM

A 46-year-old Prince Albert man is facing charges of trafficking in cocaine along with having proceeds of crime over $5,000 following a traffic stop on 15 Street East on Thursday.

Prince Albert Police’s Crime Reduction Team pulled a vehicle over in the 800 Block of 15 Street East and arrested the man for drug trafficking offences.

That led to the search of a home in the East Flat early this morning.

Officers seized $22,665 in Canadian currency, 16.5 ounces of cocaine, 10.6 ounces of cutting agent, a loaded 9mm handgun, three rifles, ammunition and drug trafficking paraphernalia.

Darren Boucher was charged and appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court on Friday morning.

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