Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team seize drugs and weapons; charges laid

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• Over 77 grams of Methamphetamine
• Over 220 grams of Fentanyl
• 350 mL of Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
• Numerous items of stolen property
• A restricted firearm
  Firearm seized by Red Deer RCMP. (Supplied)

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Further investigation led to the arrest of a Red Deer man who was located by the CRT on Jan. 12, 2023.

He has been charged with 12 Criminal offences, including the following:

• Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of Fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of GHB
• Possession of a restricted firearm
• Unsafe storage of a firearm
• Possession of property obtained by crime
• Possession of stolen Canada Border Services Agency ID Badge
  Firearm ammunition seized by Red Deer RCMP. (Supplied)

A Judicial Interim Release (JIR) hearing was held and the man was kept in custody, to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on Jan. 13, 2023.

Red Deer RCMP CRT say they continue to investigate this matter and further charges are anticipated.

“The Red Deer RCMP is fully committed to building safer communities, and continues to enforce laws to their fullest extent, in order to achieve this goal. Members of the public who suspect drug activity in their community are encouraged to contact their local RCMP detachment,” officials said in a release.

If you have information about this incident or any other illegal activity, please call the Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200 or call local police. To remain anonymous, can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com ( http://www.p3tips.com/) or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.