Red Deer drug bust nets cocaine, methamphetamine and $35K
CBC News | Posted: January 28, 2016 5:30 PM | Last Updated: January 28, 2016
3rd suspect entered house during police raid, allegedly carrying drugs and cash
Three men face charges after a drug trafficking sting in Red Deer turned up stashes of cocaine and methamphetamine and over $35,000 in cash.
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RCMP carried out a search warrant at a house on Clearview Ridge on Jan. 22, finding 217 grams of cocaine, about 50 grams of methamphetamine and almost $2,100 cash.
Two men who were in the house were arrested without incident, police say.
A third man was arrested entering the house as police were searching it. Police allege he was carrying another 111 grams of cocaine and more than $33,000 in cash.
Red Deer RCMP began their investigation into the suspected trafficking operation on Jan. 14.
A 22-year-old man from Red Deer, a 23-year-old man from Blackfalds and a 32-year-old man from Lloydminster all face numerous drug trafficking and stolen property charges.
The first two suspects are set to appear in court in Red Deer on Jan. 28.