SASKATOON - Two men are facing weapons and drug-trafficking related charges as a result of a Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) investigation in Saskatoon.
On Dec. 17, 2024, at around 3:30 p.m., investigators from the SPS Crime Reduction Team, with assistance from the SPS Tactical Support Unit, carried out enforcement action at a business in the 1200 block of Baltzan Boulevard. Two men, ages 28 and 34 suspected of trafficking illicit narcotics, were arrested. Further investigation led to two search warrants being served at residences in the 100 block of Horner Crescent and the 200 block of Akhtar Bend.
The following was seized as a result of the investigation:
- 771.6 grams of cocaine
- 111 x eight mg hydromorphone tablets (Dilaudid)
- 432 x one gram packages of illicit cannabis products (shatter/butter): Charged under the Federal Cannabis Act.
- Two x knives (switchblades)
- Brass knuckles
- Cellular devices
- Packaging material, digital scales and other indicia consistent with drug trafficking.
- Jewellery, designer sunglasses and designer luggage
- 2014 Honda Civic
A total of 11 charges including weapons offences, drug trafficking offences and possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000 were laid.
