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$125K in drugs seized, 2 men charged in Edmonton police investigation

Two people are facing charges after $125,000 in drugs were seized from downtown Edmonton. Global News

Fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and an illegal amount of cannabis were seized after a month-long investigation, the Edmonton Police Service announced on Thursday.

The $125,000 in drugs were found after the EPS crime suppression branch and special project team executed search warrants at two downtown homes on Tuesday.

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In addition to the drugs, police found weapons and other substances believed to be used in the production of illegal drugs.

Can Nguyen, 53, is facing three counts of possessing a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and one count each of unlawful possession of cannabis for purpose of sale, possessing proceeds of crime and possessing a prohibited weapon.

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Minh Tran, 59, is facing two counts of possessing a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

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