Wood Buffalo RCMP has arrested three people after seizing various weapons and drugs.
On Mar. 29, 2023, police, led by its Special Investigations Unit, executed a search warrant for a home in Fort McKay.
As a result of the search, RCMP said they seized several items.
“This includes approximately 50 grams of a white substance suspected to be cocaine and other drug-related paraphernalia. Several prohibited weapons were seized, including a sawed-off bolt-action rifle, nun chucks, knives, imitation firearms, ammunition and batons.”
A 40-year-old man from Fort McKay and a 39-year-old woman from Fort McMurray were arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Both are facing additional charges, such as the following:
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Careless use of a firearm
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking
The 40-year-old is scheduled to appear in court on Apr. 3, 2023.
A 44-year-old man from Fort McKay is also facing charges:
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Careless use of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm contrary to order
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking
He and the 39-year-old woman are due in court on Apr. 25, 2023.
