Halkirk couple busted for drug trafficking
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.