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Two charged after search of vehicle turns up weapons, drugs

Two people have been charged after police say they found guns, drugs and cash in a vehicle in Grande Prairie. On September 20th, police visited a home in the city to make sure the man there was following a court-appointed curfew.

While there, they found a man and a woman in a vehicle on the property and later found out they were both wanted on outstanding warrants. Both were arrested and during a vehicle search, police say they found drugs, weapons, including a firearm and ammunition, cash and stolen property.

In addition to his eight outstanding warrants, 37-year-old Orval Hayes has been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of stolen property under $5000. In addition to her outstanding warrant, the 27-year-old female, who police say will not be named, has been charged with possession and obstructing a police officer.

Emma Mason
Emma Mason
News Reporter
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