A major drug investigation in Cold Lake has led to multiple arrests in one of the largest drug seizures in the area.
The Cold Lake RCMP General Investigations Section (GIS) worked with multiple law enforcement agencies on Project K-NANOSECOND. The goal was to dismantle a drug trafficking network operating in Cold Lake and surrounding communities.
On Feb. 25, police executed six search warrants at different locations. These included three homes and a commercial property in Cold Lake, a residence in Ardmore, and a dwelling in Edmonton. Multiple units, including Lloydminster ALERT, Edmonton ALERT, and RCMP teams, assisted in the operation.
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Police seized approximately one kilogram of suspected cocaine and one kilogram of suspected fentanyl. Additionally, they confiscated five kilograms of benzocaine, a known cocaine cutting agent. In addition, officers found $68,000 in Canadian currency, 23 firearms, and two high-end vehicles—a Range Rover SUV and a Ford F-350 Super Duty truck.
As a result of the investigation, arrests of three individuals occurred. They face multiple charges.
Francis Poulet, 31, of Cold Lake, faces charges related to possession of a controlled substance for trafficking. Additionally, he faces charges related to possession of proceeds of crime and weapons offences.
Cameron Pike, 62, of Cold Lake, faces charges including possession of a controlled substance for trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime, and firearms offences.
Nicholas Deboeck, 33, of Ardmore, faces charges related to trafficking of a controlled substance.
All three individuals faced a judicial interim hearing. All three are now free with conditions. They will appear again in the Cold Lake Alberta Court of Justice on March 19.
Furthermore, Cold Lake RCMP encourage anyone with information about drug activity to contact them or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 anonymously.
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