A proactive patrol by Melfort RCMP on Saturday, June 14 led to the arrest of a wanted man and the seizure of drugs, weapons, and cash from a local residence.
Officers were patrolling the city when they spotted 32-year-old Tyler Waldner, a Melfort resident known to be wanted on an outstanding warrant, outside a home on Stovel Avenue. Waldner was taken into custody without incident.
While making the arrest, police observed drug trafficking paraphernalia in plain view, prompting further investigation.
Officers secured a search warrant for the residence, which led to the seizure of approximately 40 grams of cocaine,
a small quantity of methamphetamine, a firearm and ammunition, a knife, baton, bear spray, a sum of cash, and various items associated with drug trafficking.
As a result of the investigation, Waldner faces multiple charges including:
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Possession for the purpose of trafficking (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act)
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Possession of the proceeds of crime under $5,000
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Possession of a firearm and ammunition while prohibited (two counts)
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Unauthorized possession of a firearm
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Possession of a firearm with readily accessible ammunition without a license
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Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (two counts)
He appeared in Melfort Provincial Court yesterday