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Man charged after month-long Innisfail drug investigation

Oct 9, 2021 | 6:57 PM

Charges have been laid following a month-long drug investigation in Innisfail.

RCMP say a search warrant was executed on Oct. 8 at a residence on 50A Avenue.

Multiple ounces of methamphetamine, a large quantity of fentanyl, and other amounts of GHB, MDMA, psilocybin, and diverted prescription drugs were seized by police. There was also a prohibited weapon — a switchblade knife — seized with other stolen property.

(Innisfail RCMP)

Matthew Gordon Nation, 39, of Innisfail, faces charges, including counts for possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking.

Nation has been remanded in custody until Oct. 18 for a Red Deer court appearance.

This investigation was conducted by the Innisfail RCMP General Investigation Section in partnership with the RCMP Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Team and the Alberta Sheriffs Safe Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) team with assistance from Innisfail RCMP and Innisfail Integrated Traffic Unit.