Potato gun used to launch drugs into Saskatoon jail, police say

Two people have been charged for using a home made cannon to shoot drugs into the Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre.

On Sunday, a 29-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man were caught by police outside the jail in the 3500 block of Millar Avenue.

They were found in possession of 28 grams of cannabis, three grams of cannabis shatter, and seven grams of crystal methamphetamine. A potato gun was also found on the suspects, which police believe was used to launch the drugs over the jail’s fence.

During the arrest the suspects tried to get away in a white Chevrolet van, but collided with three police cars before coming to a stop.

No one was injured in the incident.

The two are charged with trafficking crystal meth and distributing cannabis to an institution. The woman is also charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and evading police.