Around 2,700 potential drug deals intercepted after bust at Regina bus depot

REGINA- A significant quantity of illegal drugs won’t hit the streets of Regina thanks to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation by police.

Around 10:30 Sunday morning, a Regina man rolled into the city by bus, allegedly with 2.7 kilograms of cocaine.

Investigators believe the man was involved in drug trafficking, according to Regina Police Service spokesperson Elizabeth Popowich.

“A search of him revealed he was carrying a backpack with a large quantity of cocaine,” she explained.

The 24-year-old was arrested and now faces drug trafficking charges. As a result, police intercepted more than 2,700 potential drug deals.

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Although it’s a significant amount, it’s not that unusual; the vast majority of illegal drugs in Regina are manufactured outside the city.

“It could be mail or courier service, it could mode of transportation including air travel or railway or bus or vehicle travel,” Popowich added.

Dean Madsen, Saskatchewan Transportation Company CEO, said the bus terminal’s security works closely with law enforcement.

“Anytime our staff or security have any suspicion we do contact authorities right away,” he said Friday.

Screening at the depot includes random baggage and passenger checks. Buses can also be searched at anytime and a PA system alerts travelers to their responsibilities in the terminal.

Illegal drugs are forbidden, and signs detail what else can and cannot be brought on board.

Madsen said similar protocols are in place for any parcels that are being shipped on the bus.

Tanner Nicholas Hersche is charged with trafficking a controlled substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking.

He will make his second court appearance on February 9.