Regina Drug Bust: Meth, Fentanyl Seized

Regina police announced a substantial drug and gun seizure, the result of a two-month-long investigation targeting the city's large-scale drug trade. Two individuals have been arrested and face numerous charges.

During the operation last Thursday, officers apprehended a 43-year-old man in Regina, seizing brass knuckles, a knife, money, and a loaded firearm. A subsequent search of vehicles and a residence uncovered approximately 4.2 kilograms of methamphetamine, half a kilogram of fentanyl, and some cocaine, along with nearly $8,000. Five additional firearms were also confiscated, including a handgun modified for fully automatic firing.

Simultaneously, authorities in Saskatoon arrested a 32-year-old man. This arrest led to the seizure of about $30,000, a truck, and items linked to drug trafficking. Police emphasized the sophistication of individuals involved in moving drugs and guns, noting an increase in firearm encounters and larger seizures.

Statistics from April 2026 indicated Saskatchewan had the highest rate of firearm-related violent crime among provinces, with firearms involved in 4.5 percent of violent incidents that year. Regina police stated that seizing these drugs prevents them from reaching addicted individuals in the community.