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Drugs, weapons, copper wire seized in bust near Lloydminster

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LLOYDMINSTER, Sask. – Four people have been charged following a bust near Lloydminster, Sask.

Mounties executed a warrant late Tuesday afternoon at a rural residence in the R.M. of Brittania.

Officers seized cocaine, marijuana, unknown pills, unlawful prescription pill, a handgun, rifle, a large quantity of copper wire and other stolen property.

One woman is facing nine outstanding charges for possession for the purpose of trafficking and several breach of court orders.

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She remains in custody.

One man is facing charges of possession along with outstanding warrants from Weyburn. He remains in custody pending an upcoming court appereance.

A second man is facing charges of forcible confinement, intimidation, careless storage of firearms, possession of stolen property, possession of a prohibited weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm.

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Police say he was wanted on numerous warrants.

A third man was been charged with breaching a court condition and has been released from custody.

Five people were initially arrested, but one woman was released without charges after questioning.

Police have not released any names as the investigation is ongoing and others may be arrested.

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