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RCMP seize cocaine and weapons in Turtleford raid

On March 26 at approximately 11:45 a.m., officers from Saskatchewan RCMP’s North Battleford Crime Reduction Team, Police Dog Services and Turtleford Detachment identified a residence on 1 Ave. in Turtleford, connected to an ongoing investigation.
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Shown is a photo of some of the items seized.

TURTLEFORD - Saskatchewan RCMP charged three individuals after cocaine, a firearm and an edged weapon were seized during an investigation in Turtleford.

On March 26 at approximately 11:45 a.m., officers from Saskatchewan RCMP’s North Battleford Crime Reduction Team, Police Dog Services and Turtleford Detachment identified a residence on 1 Ave. in Turtleford, connected to an ongoing investigation. RCMP officers approached the property as occupants were getting into a running vehicle.

Officers observed an edged weapon in plain sight in the vehicle. Two adult female occupants and two adult male occupants were placed under arrest. A fifth occupant – an adult female – fled to the alley behind the residence, where she was subsequently located and arrested. Officers located 10.8 grams of cocaine on the adult female arrested in the back alley.

During a search of the vehicle, officers located and seized $2,690 in cash, a sawed-off shotgun and ammunition. Additional ammunition was located on a bench in front of the residence.

As a result of the investigation, two females and one male are facing charges.

A 22-year-old female, from Turtleford, is charged with one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine.

A 32-year-old man, from Onion Lake, and a 31-year-old woman, from Turtleford, are both charged with:

  • one count, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose;
  • one count, possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized;
  • one count, possession of a firearm in motor vehicle;
  • one count, store a shotgun contrary to regulation; and
  • one count, possessing a firearm without a licence.

The 32-year-old man is also charged with one count, possession of a firearm when prohibited.

Two individuals were released without charges.

The three suspects made their first appearance in Lloydminster Provincial Court on March 27.

 

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