(RCMP/ supplied photo)

By rdnewsNOW staff

Feb. 4

Red Deer RCMP arrest Ontario man for alleged drug trafficking

Feb 6, 2025 | 10:49 AM

The Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section has arrested a 19-year-old Ontario man following a drug trafficking investigation.

Mounties say the suspect has been charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of the proceeds of crime under $5,000, possession of items used to traffic controlled substances, and obstruction of a peace officer.

This comes after police conducted a search warrant at a residence on Feb. 4, in the Vanier neighbourhood of Red Deer. As a result, police say they seized 730 grams of cocaine, over 400 oxycodone tablets, items used for production of crack cocaine, other items used in trafficking of controlled substances, and over $4,500 in Canadian currency.

“Drug trafficking is a serious concern within our communities. In many cases, drug users often fund their drug habits through committing other crime,” said Cst. Andrew Devine of Red Deer RCMP GIS in a media release.

“Red Deer RCMP remain committed to addressing drug trafficking activities and the subsequent crime it causes.”

full budget in the spring

Blackfalds town council passes interim operating and capital budgets

24m ago

Missing: Nisa Pakyurek, 15, of Parkland County

39m ago

$39.4 million

Town of Ponoka approves 2026 interim budget

49m ago

Police say the suspect was brought before a Justice of the Peace and releaased on an order with conditions. He’s scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 27, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.

If you have information regarding this event or any other suspicious or illegal activity within the City of Red Deer, please contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. 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. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.