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ALERT seizes weapon, drugs from rural Grande Prairie home

Two people are facing charges after drugs and a weapon were seized from a rural home near Beaverlodge.

Members of ALERT Grande Prairie say a nearly six-month investigation lead them to execute a search warrant at the house in Goodfare, which is approximately 60 kilometres northwest of Grande Prairie.

During the search, police say they seized a gun, along with two prohibited magazines, 188 grams of Fentanyl, unstamped smokes, 10 grams of meth, and more than $15,000 in what’s believed to be stolen property and proceeds of crime.

The two accused are both facing charges of production of fentanyl and carfentanil, possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, and numerous firearms-related offences.

Both suspects will remain in custody until their court date on October, 27th.

Thomas Robertson
Thomas Robertson
Based in Grande Prairie, Thomas has a strong passion for writing and watching sports. He loves getting involved around the community, and always willing to crack a joke.
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