Strathcona County RCMP Drug Section has disrupted drug trafficking operations in the area and arrested two men.
During a lengthy investigation spanning from November 2023 to May 2024, the unit obtained 24 judicial authorizations and executed two residential search warrants and two vehicle search warrants in Edmonton.
During the search warrants police located 9.6 kg Methamphetamine, 5.58 kg Fentanyl, 7.13 kg Cocaine, 1.3 kg Cannabis, 576 Capsules of Nabilone, 32 Capsules of Methylphenidate, 64.16 g Methcathinone, 410.44 g MDMA, 2002 g buffering agent, Drug paraphernalia, 2 batons, 3 taser/stun guns, 1 can pepper spray, 1 handgun and 1 knife, 140 rounds of ammunition, $116,130 in Canadian Currency, and 179 cartons of illegal tobacco cigarettes.
Robert Tremblay, 45, of Edmonton has been charged with three counts each of drug trafficking, possession for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of a restricted weapon, two counts each of possession restricted firearm without license, possess a loaded restricted firearm, and possession of a loaded restricted firearm, as well as selling a restricted firearm, transporting a restricted firearm in a careless manner, and proceeds of crime over $5,000.
Daniel Vaisnis, 38, of Edmonton has been charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime over $5,000 and possession of unstamped tobacco.
Tremblay and Vaisnis were released from custody with conditions and are scheduled to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice on June 28.
“This significant drug seizure is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our local drug unit in keeping illegal drugs off our streets,” said RCMP. “We are committed to protecting our community from the devastating effects of drug trafficking, and this operation is a giant step towards achieving that goal. We understand the impact that drugs can have on individuals and families, and we are proud to have played a role in disrupting the flow of illegal substances into our community.”
