ESTEVAN — Two individuals who were arrested in Estevan on Aug. 9, following a major drug-trafficking investigation, have been released on bail.
Both Jessica McKeen and Cody Klyne were released with conditions Monday in Estevan Provincial Court.
No further details were immediately available.
Reminder: After the Estevan Police Service (EPS), Joint Tactical Support Team (JTST), RCMP International Border Enforcement Team (IBET) and the Weyburn Police Service (WPS) executed search warrants at five locations in Estevan, Cody Klyne, 38, Devon Martell, 35, Brennan McKeen, 41, and Jessica McKeen, 37, were charged with possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine; possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine; trafficking a schedule I substance – cocaine; trafficking a schedule I substance – methamphetamine; and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
These warrants stemmed from a lengthy investigation led by the EPS Drug Unit. The EPS says it seized one kilogram of cocaine, 50 grams of methamphetamine, two rifles, a Ford F150 (offence-related property) and approximately $8,000 in Canadian currency, while the street value of the illicit drugs that were recovered exceeds $150,000, according to the EPS.
Following the arrest, the accused remained in custody. On Aug. 16 the judge granted bail to Brennan McKeen and Devon Martel on conditions.
All four are slated to be back in court on Sept. 16.
