Strathcona County Municipal Drug Unit Arrest Male For Drug Trafficking

Strathcona County Municipal Drug Unit arrest male for drug trafficking

 

Strathcona County, Alta. – As the result of a drug complaint and investigation the Strathcona County Municipal Drug Unit executed a search warrant on June 18, 2020 at an Edmonton residence with the assistance of RCMP General Duty members.

During the search police seized several items including what is suspected to be over 120 grams of cocaine, .22 loaded revolver handgun, ammunition drug paraphernalia, stun gun and Canadian currency.

During the search of a vehicle, police located what is suspected to be approximately 5.4 grams of crack cocaine.

Murtada ALATTIYA (23), of Edmonton has been charged with;

  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (x3)
  • Flight from police
  • Careless use of a weapon (x4)
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon (x2)
  • Possession of stolen property
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking

ALATTIYA was released on a Recognizance following a bail hearing and is schedule to appear in court on July 29, 2020 in Sherwood Park Provincial Park.  

Information provided by the public plays a crucial role in helping police identify where crime is occurring, and who is committing it. Members of the public who suspect drug activity in their community are encouraged to contact the Strathcona County RCMP at 780-467-7741, or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.