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By Sheldon Spackman

Stettler Men Arrested

Loaded gun, drugs seized following suspicious vehicle complaint in Consort

Mar 19, 2021 | 1:47 PM

Mounties from Consort have arrested two men from Stettler for drug and weapon offences following the report of a suspicious vehicle.

On Mar. 14, at 1:06 p.m., Consort RCMP received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the back alley on 52 Street in Consort.

Police located the vehicle and upon further investigation the vehicle was searched and the driver and passenger were arrested. Inside the vehicle, police located a loaded revolver, drug paraphernalia and what is believed to be methamphetamine.

A 29-year-old Stettler man has been charged with trafficking an illegal substance, possession of a prohibited weapon, possess break-in instrument, and three counts of fail to comply.

Meantime, a 49-year-old Stettler man has been charged with trafficking an illegal substance, possession of a prohibited weapon, and possess break-in instrument.

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Both males have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear in Coronation Provincial Court on May 14.

Police thank the public for reporting suspicious people and activity, noting these calls help direct police patrols.

If you have information regarding this crime or any other, contact Consort RCMP at 780-577-3000.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

RCMP say an update will be provided if more information becomes available.