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Cocaine seized in Saskatoon drug trafficking bust

Three charged after Saskatoon police officers seize cocaine in drug trafficking bust.
Three charged after Saskatoon police officers seize cocaine in drug trafficking bust. File / Global News

Three people have been charged with trafficking after cocaine was seized in a Saskatoon drug bust.

Members of the Saskatoon integrated drug enforcement street team (SIDEST) initially arrested two men, 29 and 47, on March 23.

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A search of the 47-year-old man turned up 6.8 grams of cocaine and $560 in cash.

A 29-year-old woman was arrested the following day.

Three homes were then searched as part of the arrests.

Officers seized more than 33 grams of cocaine and just under $19,000 at a home in the 400-block of Kingsmere Boulevard.

A search of a home in the 300-block of Marlatte Street turned up drug packaging, scales and cutting agents.

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The three are facing a number of charges including cocaine trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime.

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