Strathcona County RCMP Seize Drugs Following A Traffic Stop

July 19, 2023

Strathcona County RCMP seize drug following a traffic stop

Sherwood Park, Alta. – On July 13, 2023 at approximately 10:00 a.m., Strathcona County RCMP conducted a traffic stop following a traffic offence near Baseline Road and Broadmoor Blvd in Sherwood Park. Police determined the vehicle was not insured and would be towed. Prior to being towed, officers located brass knuckles and a baton in the vehicle.

The three occupants of the vehicle were arrested and transported back to the detachment. A search warrant was obtained for the vehicle and police located and seized approximately 1.29 kg of suspected cocaine, several cell phones and Canadian currency.

The investigating in ongoing and charges are pending.

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