Charge for possession of drugs
DRUMHELLER - Between June and September of 2023, Drumheller RCMP General Investigative Services (GIS), in conjunction with the Drumheller Institution, Correctional Service of Canada, have concluded a number of Controlled Drugs and Substance and Cannabis Act investigations relating to the seizure of drugs at the Drumheller Institution, located on Highway 9 in Drumheller.
On May 23, 2023, staff at Correctional Service Canada’s Drumheller Institution located cannabis, which was seized by Drumheller RCMP. As a result of the investigation, Drumheller GIS have charged 26-year-old Sanvir Chahal with Possession of Cannabis for the purpose of unlawfully distributing it. His court date will be Oct. 27, 2023, at Alberta Court of Justice in Drumheller.
On June 8, 2023, staff at Correctional Service Canada’s Drumheller Institution located methamphetamine and cannabis, which was seized by the Drumheller RCMP. As a result of the investigation, Drumheller GIS have charged 31-year-old John Andrews with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine and Possession of Cannabis for the purpose of selling. His court date will be Oct. 27, 2023, at Alberta Court of Justice in Drumheller.
On July 4, 2023, staff at Correctional Service Canada’s Drumheller Institution located methamphetamine, which was seized by the Drumheller RCMP. As a result of the investigation, Drumheller GIS have charged 34-year-old Kody Vaudry with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine. His court date will be Oct. 27, 2023, at Alberta Court of Justice in Drumheller.
On July 23, 2023, staff at Correctional Service Canada’s Drumheller Institution located methamphetamine and cocaine, which was seized by the Drumheller RCMP. As a result of the investigation, Drumheller GIS have charged 34-year-old Kody Vaudry with two counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking. His court date will be Oct. 27, 2023, at Alberta Court of Justice in Drumheller. On Aug. 5, 2023, staff at Correctional Service Canada’s Drumheller Institution located methamphetamine which was seized by the Drumheller RCMP and processed. As a result of the investigation, Drumheller GIS have charged 32-year-old Jimy Wolverine, a resident of (location), with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine. His court date will be Oct. 27, 2023, at Alberta Court of Justice in Drumheller.
RCMP and the Correctional Service of Canada will continue to jointly investigate any and all offences in and near the institution.