By rdnewsNOW staff

Cocaine and cash seized in Maskwacis traffic stop

Jan 25, 2019 | 10:28 AM

Maskwacis Mounties are encouraging members of the public to continue reporting suspicious activity in their community, following the seizure of cocaine and cash during a traffic stop this week.

On January 23 as a result of an ongoing investigation, the Maskwacis RCMP Community Response Unit initiated a traffic stop which resulted in the seizure of 23 grams of crack cocaine and $2,400 cash.

Charged is Rebecca Wahkeenew, 35, of Maskwacis who faces counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking – schedule I: cocaine and failure to comply with condition of undertaking or recognizance.

Also charged is Carolyn Firingstoney, 32, of Maskwacis who faces one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking – schedule I: Cocaine.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Maskwacis RCMP at (780) 585-4600 or their local police.

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If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com  or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

(With files from Maskwacis RCMP)