By Erika Chorostil

Breton Drug Bust

Four arrested in central Alberta drug trafficking operation

May 26, 2020 | 12:48 PM

Four people have been arrested and are facing multiple charges after the Central Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (CADCRU) broke up a drug trafficking operation in Breton.

Since August 2019, the CADCRU has been investigating the trafficking of methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl in Brazeau, Leduc, Ponoka, and Red Deer counties.

As a result of ongoing investigations, on May 20, with the assistance of Thorsby/Breton RCMP and Police Dog Services, the CADCRU executed a search warrant at a residence in Breton.

The search led to the seizure of a Benelli Tactical Shotgun and miscellaneous ammunition. Also seized was what is believed to be Methamphetamine, Heroin, and Fentanyl along with drug trafficking paraphernalia and cash.

RCMP said in a news release that all the drugs were packaged for distribution.

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Harold Robert Potts (62) is facing 16 criminal charges including unauthorized possession of a firearm, careless use of a firearm, fail to comply with an undertaking et al, as well as two charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Shawn Allan Burt (52) is facing three charges under the Controlled Drugs & Substances Act, and two Criminal Code charges including unsafe storage of a firearm.

Irvin Ray Lachance (58) and Alicia Janine Pastuck (51) are both charged under the Controlled Drugs & Substances Act.

Burt, Lachance, and Pastuck have been released to appear in Breton Provincial Court on August 12, 2020. Potts had a release hearing and is being held in custody to appear in Leduc Provincial Court on May 27, 2020.