Drugs and firearms charges in Wainwright

On Sept. 20, 2023, Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (EAD CRU) and RCMP Police Dog Services assisted Wainwright RCMP and executed a search warrant on a residence in relation to a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act investigation. Two adults and three youths were located within the residence. The two adults were taken into custody and the three youth were escorted from the property.

The three youth were determined to not be involved in the investigation and left the scene in the care of their parents.

Drug and firearms related charges are pending against the two adult residents of the home. They were released on an Undertaking with their first appearance in Alberta Court of Justice in Wainwright on Nov. 2, 2023. As their charges have not been formally sworn, their identity can not be released.

“A part of the mandate of EAD CRU is to support the District’s detachments in combatting crime in the community. This is another example of the RCMP’s commitment to keeping our communities safe”, says Sgt Mike Dunsmore, EAD CRU.