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Two charged in Prince Albert, Sask. drug bust

Two people have been charged following a drug bust in Prince Albert, Sask. Supplied / Prince Albert Police Service

Two people will be in court next month following a drug bust in Prince Albert, Sask.

The bust was made Tuesday by members of the Prince Albert combined forces special enforcement unit and the integrated street enforcement team.

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Police said they seized 1,380 grams of marijuana, 43 grams of cannabis resin and five marijuana plants during a search of a home in the 1300-block of 4th Street East.

Two brass knuckles and over $12,000 in cash were also seized.

Alexander Johnson, 28, is charged with trafficking marijuana, possession of marijuana and cannabis resin for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a prohibited weapon and possessing the proceeds of crime.

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Megan Johnstone, 26, is charged with possession of marijuana and cannabis resin for the purpose of trafficking.

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Both Prince Albert residents have been released from custody and will make their first court appearance on Jan. 10, 2017.

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