Photo submitted/Alberta RCMP.
The Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team executed a search warrant at a residence in the Rosedale neighbourhood of Red Deer on March 19.
As a result of the search warrant, police seized approximately 800 grams of cocaine, packing materials, a digital scale, and approximately $14,495 of Canadian currency.
A 16-year-old was arrested on scene and was found in possession of 16 pre-packaged bags of cocaine and two spitballs of cocaine.
The youth, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with the following offences:
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking
- Proceeds of crime over $5,000
- Illegal possession of government documents
The youth was taken before a Justice of the Peace and was released on a Release Order with conditions.
They are scheduled to appear in court on April 3, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.
“This arrest is part of our ongoing efforts to disrupt street-level drug trafficking within Red Deer. Drug trafficking poses a threat to the safety and well-being of everyone, and we are committed to holding those involved responsible,” said Sgt. Robert Daisley. "We encourage anyone who sees suspicious activity to report it. If you see something, say something”
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