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3 Saskatoon individuals arrested after large-scale drug trafficking bust

Police initiated the investigation in October 2022 after learning of a large-scale operation involving the trafficking of cocaine and methamphetamine. Courtesy of Saskatoon Police Service

A lengthy investigation into a Saskatoon drug trafficking and money laundering incident has led to the arrest of three 33-year-old individuals.

Police say they initiated the investigation in October 2022 after learning of a large-scale operation involving the trafficking of cocaine and methamphetamine.

On Jan. 5, search warrants were issued for four properties: one in the 1200 block of 10th Street East, one in the 500 block of Hamm Crescent and two in the 900 block of Kristjanson Road.

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Police say searches of the properties resulted in the seizure of:

  • residential property in the 500 block of Hamm Crescent (estimated value of $700,000)
  • approximately $79,000 in cash
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA250
  • Acura ILX
  • Nissan Rogue
  • jewelry
  • financial documents
  • paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking

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Two men and one woman are collectively facing charges of:

  • Trafficking of a controlled substance — cocaine and methamphetamine
  • Conspiracy to traffic in a controlled substance
  • Possession of the proceeds of crime
  • Operating as a criminal organization

The investigation is still ongoing and additional charges may be laid, police say.

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