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Hay River Bust: Firearm, Drugs, Cash Seized During Eviction
20 Nov
Summary
- Police found crack-cocaine, a prohibited pistol, and over $12,000 cash.
- The arrest occurred during a police-assisted eviction due to safety concerns.
- The bust coincides with a severe drug crisis in Hay River.
RCMP in Hay River, Northwest Territories, have laid multiple charges against an Alberta man following a significant drug and weapons seizure. The arrest took place during a planned eviction on Monday, where police were present due to initial safety concerns. Inside the residence, officers found the man in possession of illicit cannabis and a weapon, violating his existing bail conditions.
Further investigation led to the discovery of approximately 49 grams of crack-cocaine, pre-packaged for sale. A prohibited pistol, with its serial number obliterated, and over $12,000 in cash were also seized. The accused has been remanded into custody and faces charges including possession of a prohibited weapon, possession for the purpose of trafficking, and failure to comply with release order conditions.
These charges emerge as Hay River continues to grapple with a severe drug crisis. The community has seen 21 overdose incidents since late October, and public health officials have issued warnings about a dangerous and unpredictable mixture of potent synthetic opioids and cocaine circulating in the area.
