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Halkirk couple busted for drug trafficking

Jul 9, 2018 | 4:30 PM

A man and woman from east of Red Deer face drug trafficking charges following an investigation by Red Deer’s ALERT unit and Stettler RCMP.

The investigation led to a search warrant being executed on the evening of July 5 at a residence in Paintearth County near Halkirk.

As a safety precaution, RCMP Clandestine Lab Enforcement and Response (CLEAR) members were present along with EMS during the search. Coronation and Consort RCMP also provided assistance.

Several items were seized during the search including Canadian currency, methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and five firearms – three of which were prohibited, according to police.

Bayden Cormick, 45, and Leigh Green, 38, were arrested without incident at a location away from the residence. 

Cormick is facing four trafficking charges, one count of possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, one count of possession of proceeds of crime and several firearms charges.

Green is facing a charge of possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, and firearms charges.

Both have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court in Stettler on July 12.

“As always, getting guns and drugs off the street, and out of the wrong hands is a priority for the RCMP,” says Corporal Ryan Koehli of the Stettler RCMP Detachment.  “This was a lengthy investigation with a successful outcome, and we appreciate the partnership with Red Deer ALERT, the CLEAR members and EMS.”