As a result of the continued investigation, a 26-year-old suspect and 28-year-old suspect, both from Calgary, are each charged with one count, trafficking, and one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking.
SWIFT CURRENT AREA - RCMP officers seized eight kilograms – potentially millions of doses – of fentanyl during a recent traffic stop in the Swift Current area.
On Jan. 28, officers from Saskatchewan RCMP’s Roving Traffic Unit (RTU) and the Province of Saskatchewan’s Saskatchewan Highway Patrol (SHP) were working together doing proactive patrols in the Swift Current area.
An RTU officer conducted a traffic stop on Highway 1. As a result of a continued investigation, the two occupants of the vehicle were detained for a drug trafficking investigation.
During a search of the vehicle, officers located eight kilograms of fentanyl hidden under the spare tire.
The vehicle’s occupants were arrested.
SHP, Swift Current RCMP and Saskatchewan RCMP’s Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team provided RTU assistance during the traffic stop and subsequent investigation.
As a result of that continued investigation, a 26-year-old suspect and 28-year-old suspect, both from Calgary, are each charged with one count, trafficking, and one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking. They appeared in Swift Current Provincial Court on Jan. 29.
The accused told investigators that they were travelling to Regina.
“This is a significant fentanyl seizure. Keep in mind that only a few grains of fentanyl is enough to potentially cause a fatal overdose. We have prevented potentially millions of doses of this dangerous drug from entering our communities,” said Supt. Grant St. Germaine, Officer in Charge of Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services, in the news release. “I hope this is a message to others who choose to transport illicit goods in our province. Our officers are watching out for you.”
Here are just a few highlights of recent RTU work in the province:
Jan. 23, 2025: RTU officers stopped a vehicle on Highway 16 near Lloydminster. A RTU police dog alerted the officer to the odour of narcotics in the vehicle. Further investigation led officers to seize approximately $400,000 from the vehicle. The driver is charged with possession of the proceeds of crime over $5,000. The investigation continues.
Jan. 22, 2025: RTU officers stopped a vehicle on Highway 13 near Ponteix. It was determined the vehicle was commercial and the driver was unable to provide a bill of lading, as required by law. As a result of continued investigation, officers located and seized approximately nine kilograms of illicit cannabis and a large sum of cash from the vehicle. The driver was charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and possessing illicit cannabis for the purpose of trafficking, which is a charge under the Cannabis Act. The investigation continues.
Jan. 9, 2025: RTU officers stopped a vehicle on Highway 1 near Swift Current. Further investigation led to officers locating and seizing approximately 700 kilograms of illicit cannabis and a sum of cash in the vehicle.
Nov. 19, 2024: RTU officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 16 near Maidstone. A RTU police dog alerted the officer to the odour of narcotics in the vehicle. Further investigation led to officers locating and seizing approximately 50 kilograms of cocaine and a sum of cash from the vehicle.
“Based on investigation and intelligence, we know illicit drugs are being transported across provincial borders into Saskatchewan,” Supt. St. Germaine said. “That’s why we have dedicated Saskatchewan RCMP officers – who work in tandem with partner agencies – who make it their mission to disrupt the flow of illegal activity. Our communities are safer because of their action.”
