On Mar. 2, 2016, officers from Downtown Division obtained grounds to search a downtown residence in the area of 96 Street and 111 Avenue. Inside, police discovered a marijuana grow operation with lighting and hydroponic equipment, marijuana seeds, drug trafficking paraphernalia, improvised weapons and three firearms stored in an unsafe manner.
Two females were arrested at the residence; one was in possession of a replica firearm, trafficking paraphernalia and a small amount of methamphetamine.
Three additional adults, two males and a female, were arrested on Mar. 2 during a vehicle stop in relation to the investigation. Officers searched the vehicle and located 190 prescription pills (approximate street value of $5,700), a firearm, baton, break and enter tools and approximately $10,000 worth of stolen property.
The five adults face a variety of drug and weapon-related charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public and possession of stolen property.
“The residence in this investigation is located within blocks of an elementary school and daycare centre. It’s very concerning for both police and residents in the area,” says Staff Sgt. Chris Edge with Downtown Division. “The diligent work of our Downtown Beats officers has removed a number of dangerous weapons from the area and curbed dangerous drug-related activity.”
Firearms seized during investigation