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RCMP release new information about drug and weapons-related charges
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
RCMP release new information about drug and weapons-related charges

UPDATE (May 7, 2025): The drug and weapons-related charges have been dropped, according to the RCMP

Drug trafficking and weapons-related charges against two Jasper residents have been approved by the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service.

Since Jasper RCMP last advised the community about a six-month investigation which led to the execution of a search warrant at a Jasper residence, the seized drugs have been analyzed and confirmed as cocaine, methamphetamine, MDMA (ecstasy) and ketamine.   

Guns and illicit substances were seized on Jan 12 by Jasper RCMP after a six month investigation. // Jasper RCMP

“These inherently addictive and toxic substances pose significant public safety concerns,” said Jasper RCMP Detachment Commander, Sgt. Rick Bidaisee. “Coupled with the use of weapons in their distribution, these substances greatly increase public safety concerns.”

RCMP charged two individuals with four counts of possession for the purposes of trafficking.

Additionally, one of the individuals was charged with unauthorized possession of a weapon; possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; and possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000.

The charges were dropped and the file was closed in January, according to RCMP media relations officer, Cpl. Matthew Howell.

The investigation, assisted by RCMP Western Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, focused on the distribution of illicit street drugs in the Jasper community, according to Bidaisee.

The individuals were both released on conditions. Alberta RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Mathew Howell said they are to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Jasper on April 11, 2024.


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