Drug, weapon charges laid in Saskatoon police investigation
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In total, police say 415.04 grams of fentanyl was seized in this investigation along with methamphetamine, suspected ecstasy pills and ammunition.
A 25-year-old woman is facing several charges, including trafficking of fentanyl and two counts of possession of a dangerous weapon, following a Saskatoon police investigation.
A police statement said members of the force’s crime reduction team were involved in a one-week investigation into fentanyl trafficking activities of a suspect in the City Park area.
On Wednesday, just after 1 p.m., the woman was taken into custody by officers from the tactical support unit without incident near a business in the 1200 block of 7th Avenue North.
Police allege she had been “engaged in activity consistent with drug trafficking.”
Police also say the woman was found in possession of .26 grams of fentanyl and $100 cash, and loose fentanyl powder was also found in the vehicle along with bear mace and an airsoft pistol.
A search warrant was executed at homes in the 600 block of 7th Avenue North.
Police said the following items were seized from the search warrant:
The woman is also charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (fentanyl and methamphetamine), possession of proceeds of crime, and carrying a concealed weapon.
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