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RCMP drug trafficking investigations in Western Canada

Overview

The RCMP has conducted several drug-related investigations across Western Canada, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of narcotics, firearms, and cash.

In early September, operations in the Yukon and Northwest Territories led to the arrest of six individuals. In Yellowknife, police seized approximately 53 grams of suspected crack cocaine and over $34,000 in cash. In Watson Lake, separate investigations resulted in the seizure of 107 grams of suspected cocaine, $13,266 in cash, and a loaded rifle.

Following these actions, a month-long investigation into trafficking across rural Alberta and parts of Saskatchewan culminated in searches in Cold Lake and Bonnyville on September 8. This operation led to the seizure of approximately 650 grams of suspected cocaine, 60 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 75 ml of GHB, two loaded handguns, a shotgun, and roughly $39,000 in Canadian currency.

On September 10, a long-term investigation that began in March 2026 resulted in the arrest of two men following searches at seven locations across Red Deer, Airdrie, Innisfail, and a rural area north of Sundre. This operation led to the seizure of more than six kilograms of cocaine, 1.4 kilograms of psilocybin, over 600 grams of methamphetamine, an uzi-style firearm, three handguns, ammunition, and more than $280,000 in cash. Authorities stated the seizure represents a “significant disruption to organized crime in the area.”

Entities

RCMP · Cold Lake · Sundre · Red Deer RCMP · Airdrie

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Red Deer RCMP arrest two men after major drug and weapons seizure

    Red Deer RCMP arrested two men after seizing over six kilograms of cocaine, various firearms, and $280,000 in cash during a multi-location drug trafficking investigation.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    RCMP seize cocaine, guns, and cash in Alberta drug investigation

    Two men face drug and firearms charges after an RCMP investigation led to the seizure of cocaine, methamphetamine, handguns, and $39,000 in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

  3. [CRIME] 2 sources
    RCMP arrest multiple suspects in Yukon drug investigations

    RCMP officers in Yellowknife and Watson Lake have arrested several individuals following investigations that led to the seizure of suspected cocaine, cash, and a loaded rifle.

Sources

cklbradio.com · globalnews.ca · lakelandconnect.net · piedmontexedra.com · reddeeradvocate.com · todayinbc.com · yukon-news.com

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