By Erika Chorostil

Fentanyl, methamphetamine seized

Man arrested for drug trafficking after search warrants executed in Drayton Valley

Mar 4, 2021 | 1:17 PM

A man has been arrested and is facing drug trafficking charges after police executed two search warrants in Drayton Valley.

An investigation was initiated by the Parkland RCMP Drug Unit of a suspect believed to be trafficking prohibited substances.

Search warrants were obtained with assistance from the Drayton Valley RCMP GIS section upon conclusion of the investigation, and the warrants were executed on February 18, 2021.

Tyson Niles (33) of Stony Plain was arrested and charged with:

· Possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl

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· Possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine

· Possession of property obtained by crime

As a result of the arrest and search warrants, the following was located:

· 23.3 grams of Fentanyl, equivalent to 233 doses sold at street level

· 26.8 grams of Methamphetamine, equivalent to 260 doses sold at street level

· $4,870.00 in Canadian Currency

· Stolen Honda generator

Tyson Niles was held for a bail hearing before being released. He is scheduled to appear on March 16, 2021, in Drayton Valley Provincial Court.