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WEAPON ALSO SEIZED

Significant drug bust in Highland Green

May 12, 2021 | 3:11 PM

Red Deer RCMP say that a search warrant conducted April 30 in the Highland Green neighbourhood resulted in a large seizure of illegal substances and a weapon.

Along with a loaded firearm, ammunition and money, police say officers of the Crime Reduction Team located a large quantity of drugs and trafficking materials, including:

  • 17 grams of Methamphetamine
  • 67 grams of Fentanyl
  • 3 grams of suspected Carfentanil
  • 2 grams of cocaine.

As a result, Matthew Ridsdale, 36, faces 16 charges, including: