Alberta RCMP laid 28 charges and executed 11 warrants leading to the seizure of drugs and weapons in the Vermilion area.
The RCMP Roving Traffic Unit were conducting a joint High Volume Vehicle Stop project.
They issued $32,000 in fines and 65 traffic violations as they patrolled the area.
“While traffic safety is always a primary focus, we understand criminals use our highways to transport illegal drugs, weapons, and money in their day to day activities,” says Cpl. Troy Savinkoff. “Officers that are properly trained and equipped can have a profound impact on interdicting these criminals as they travel throughout the province.”
According to RCMP, the operation resulted in the seizure of:
- Money believed to be the proceeds of crime
- 48 grams of cocaine
- 15 grams of methamphetamines
- Two handguns, one of which was stolen out of Ontario
RCMP executed 11 outstanding warrants, laid 28 criminal charges, five of which were for driving while prohibited.
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