A 19-year-old Ontario man is facing charges following a drug trafficking investigation by the Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section.
On Tuesday, Feb. 4, officers executed a search warrant at a residence in the Vanier area of Red Deer.
As a result of the investigation, police seized 730 grams of cocaine, over 400 oxycodone tablets, items used for the production of crack cocaine, other items and materials used in the trafficking of controlled substances and over $4,500 in Canadian currency.
Germayne Byron has been charged with the following:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x2
- Possess Proceeds of Crime under $5000
- Possess items used to Traffic in Controlled Substances
- Obstruction of a Peace Officer
Byron was brought before a Justice of the Peace and was released on a Release Order with conditions.
He is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 27, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.
“Drug trafficking is a serious concern within our communities. In many cases, drug users often fund their drug habits through committing other crime” said Cst. Andrew Devine of Red Deer RCMP GIS. “Red Deer RCMP remain committed to addressing drug trafficking activities and the subsequent crime it causes.”
If you have information regarding this event or any other suspicious or illegal activity within the City of Red Deer, contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. 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.
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