433 grams of crack cocaine seized in La Loche

Two RCMP investigations in La Loche resulted in the seizure of 433 grams of crack cocaine.

“These two investigations alone have resulted in very significant amounts of illicit drugs removed from the streets,” said La Loche RCMP detachment commander Sgt Éric Desfossés in a release Wednesday.

Three La Loche men were charged after a search warrant was executed on Aug. 20, 2021. During the search, officers found and seized 16 grams of crack cocaine, two cell phones, two knives, cash and trafficking paraphernalia.

Items seized during the first of two RCMP investigations in La Loche. (Saskatchewan RCMP)

The men were all charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

During a traffic stop on Aug. 21, more than 417 grams of crack cocaine, 12 grams of suspected fentanyl and trafficking paraphernalia were seized. The vehicle stop took place on Highway 135, about 15 kilometres south of La Loche.

A Saskatoon man was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and one count of drug trafficking.

Another 16 grams of crack cocaine was seized on July 24, 22 grams on Aug. 2 and 283 grams of cocaine on Aug. 12. Charges have been laid in these incidents as well.

Desfossés said La Loche RCMP is committed to public safety.

“That means we are aggressively targeting those who traffic drugs in our community – and will continue to do so,” he said.

Anyone with information about drug trafficking in La Loche is asked to call La Loche RCMP.