Red Deer RCMP GIS make significant drug, firearm seizure after six-month investigation

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As a result, they seized over six kilograms of cocaine, over $280,000 in cash, 1.4 kilograms of psilocybin mushrooms, over 600 grams of methamphetamine, a Uzi-style firearm, three handguns, and various ammunition and magazines. They also seized other items consistent with drug trafficking as well.

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Red Deer RCMP Cst. Andrew Devine said what they seized represents a real disruption in drug trafficking in Red Deer.

“It really is a big dent in organized crime in the area. For Red Deer, this is significant. This is certainly one of the largest seizures our unit has had,” he said.

Rory Brand, a 37-year-old man from Airdrie, was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of the proceeds of crime over $5,000, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, tampering with a serial number of a firearm, and six other criminal charges related to legal possession of firearms.

He was brought before a justice of the peace in a judicial interim release hearing and was remanded into custody. He was scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 1.

Meanwhile, Red Deer’s Robert Newell, 43, was charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000.

He was brought before a justice of the peace in a judicial interim release hearing and was released on a cash bail. He was scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 1.

Devine said they are digging into more possible suspects and added that there’s a possibility of future arrests related to the file.

He explained that drug trafficking should be prioritized as one of the most serious concerns in the community.

“It’s shrinking a little bit, I would say, but there’s always issues of drug trafficking in communities,” Devine added.