Three people arrested after drug trafficking investigation in Saskatoon

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Three people are facing charges following a Saskatoon police drug trafficking investigation that uncovered a cache of drugs and weapons at a Saskatoon address Thursday.

Police said in a news release Friday that a 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking on May 23 in the area of ​​Township Road 362A and Valley Road. A 38-year-old woman was also arrested and a search warrant was subsequently executed at an address in the 100 block of Idylwyld Place.

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Among the items seized during this search were 111 grams of powder cocaine, 100 grams of methamphetamine, 62.42 grams of fentanyl and nine grams of psilocybin as well as gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) pills, other prescription pills assorted items including hydromorphone, illegal cigarettes, cash and a 2008 GMC Acadia.

Police said in the statement that “various weapons” were also seized, as well as “various paraphernalia linked to drug trafficking.” No further information was provided.

The man is charged with five counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000, various weapons offenses and breaching court conditions. The 38-year-old woman was charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000 and various weapons offences.

Police said another woman, 37, was also identified as involved and is charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

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