By rdnewsNOW staff

Drug Arrests

Three arrested in Red Deer, Sylvan Lake drug trafficking bust

Jul 12, 2019 | 5:01 AM

A joint investigation by Red Deer and Sylvan Lake RCMP General Investigation Sections led to the arrest of three people and the seizure or drugs, cash, weapons and three hand grenades.

Between June 18 and June 26, police conducted an investigation into a drug trafficking operation in Red Deer and Sylvan Lake.

On June 27, a search warrant was executed at a Sylvan Lake residence. The search resulted in police seizing 416 grams of methamphetamine, 17 grams of fentanyl, 1.5 grams of cocaine, three hand grenades, body armour, seven firearms, ammunition and $25,528.

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“This is another important drug seizure for Red Deer and the surrounding community,” says S/Sgt. Jay Peden, Acting Operations Support Officer for the Red Deer detachment, in a news release. “Not only did we disrupt the flow of drugs between two communities, we also uncovered and removed potentially dangerous weapons from the community.”

Mounties say three individuals were arrested and face 35 Criminal Code charges.

Emily Jean Herman, 20, of Sylvan Lake has been charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a controlled substance, six counts of careless use of a firearm, six of unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of stolen property over $5,000.

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Dallas Anthony Griffin, 31, of Sylvan Lake has been charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a controlled substance, six counts of careless use of a firearm, six of unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of stolen property over $5,000 and breach of recognizance.

Herman and Griffin were released on bail and will appear in provincial court in Red Deer on August 1.

Lincoln Capel, 33, of Red Deer was also arrested on outstanding warrants and charged with possession of a controlled substance and failing to comply with a recognizance.