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Saskatoon's crime reduction unit seizes drugs, stolen goods, weapons

Knives, machete, bear spray also among items seized.
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Item seized by Saskatoon police.

SASKATOON - Four people are facing a total of 16 charges after an enforcement action by Saskatoon police that also saw the seizure of drugs, stolen hockey sticks and a stolen motorcycle.

On March 8, the Saskatoon Police Service Crime Reduction Team (CRT) conducted enforcement action in a fentanyl/cocaine trafficking investigation. With assistance from the Tactical Support Unit (TSU), a 40-year-old man was taken into custody without incident at approximately 9 p.m. in the 1500 block of 19th Street West. He was found to be in possession of cocaine and bear spray upon arrest. 

A short time later, TSU initiated a traffic stop at Circle Drive and Lorne Avenue taking three occupants into custody, without incident. Cash was seized upon arrest.

At approximately midnight, March 9, TSU executed a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of Fortosky Manor. One man was located inside the residence and was taken into custody without incident. 

As a result of this investigation, the following exhibits have been seized as evidence:

  • 26.3g fentanyl (blue, orange, red, purple and brown)
  • $1795 cash
  • 11.4g powdered cocaine
  • 2.6g hard cocaine
  • 84 Oxycodone pills (Percocet)
  • 2g methamphetamine
  • 26 shotgun shells
  • 23 9mm pistol shells
  • 4 knives
  • 1 machete
  • 1 can of bear spray
  • $15,000 in stolen hockey sticks (Extreme Sports Regina – 2019 Regina Police Service file)
  • 1 stolen motorcycle

Four people are facing a total of 16 charges including possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of the proceeds of crime over $5,000 and possession of a dangerous weapon.

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