The EPS Edmonton Drug and Gang Enforcement Unit (EDGE) launched the investigation in the spring of 2018, after intelligence led them to a condominium near Edwards Drive and 91 Street.
On Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, EDGE investigators executed a search warrant at the condominium and at the full-time residence of the accused in southwest Edmonton. Approximately $127,000 in cocaine (862 gms), crack cocaine (407.9 gms), methamphetamine (1009 gms), buffing agent (9,453 gms) and more than $9,300 in cash were seized from the two locations. Drug manufacturing equipment was also seized from the “stash pad”.
A Honda Ridgeline with two sophisticated hidden compartments was also seized as part of the investigation.
Investigators believe the condominium was strictly being used as a “stash pad”, where the accused were allegedly converting cocaine into crack cocaine through processing. The unfurnished condo was not occupied.
Brandon Tran, 21, and Jasmine Rosario Ng, 21, of Edmonton, are facing multiple charges.
Tran is charged with the following:
– Possession of controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x 4)
– Produce a controlled substance
– Possess a controlled substance
– Proceeds of Crime exceeding $5,000
– Breach of Recognizance (x 2)
Rosario-Ng is charged with the following:
– Possession of controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x 4)
– Produce a controlled substance
– Possess a controlled substance– Proceeds of Crime exceeding $5,000