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Drug, weapon charges for Prince Albert, Sask. man wanted on outstanding warrants

A Prince Albert, Sask., man is facing drug trafficking and weapon charges after he was arrested on outstanding warrants. File / Global News

A Prince Albert, Sask., man wanted on outstanding warrants is facing drug and weapon charges after he was arrested earlier this week.

Prince Albert police officials said officers spotted the man on Wednesday in an alley behind 10th Avenue and Central Avenue.

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He was arrested on the outstanding warrants.

Officers said a search of the man turned up a concealed knife and a backpack he had contained MDMA, meth, marijuana, cash and drug paraphernalia.

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Kevin Ackegan, 37, is charged with drug trafficking and breaching a court order not to carry a concealed weapon.

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He made his first court appearance on Thursday in Prince Albert provincial court.

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