Stay of proceedings in Bowden Institution drug investigation

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Foster was charged with two counts of trafficking a controlled substance, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, distribute cannabis, contrary to the Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Act, and trespass by night.

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RCMP say institution staff began looking into suspicious activity at the facility in Nov. 2019.

Mounties say a search was conducted that resulted in the discovery of hidden contraband. Packages were alleged to have contained fentanyl, methamphetamine, cannabis concentrates and tobacco.

Innisfail RCMP led the investigation alongside Bowden Institution’s security intelligence office, and Slave Lake RCMP.

Two other individuals from Slave Lake were also charged initially, including 34-year-old Raymond Foss, whose legal proceedings were stayed and paused indefinitely in October 2022, and Joshua Anthony Laboucan, 25, who had his charges withdrawn in October 2021.

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