News release

Maskwacis RCMP seize drugs and guns during traffic stop

January 14, 2026 - Maskwacis, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Maskwacis, Alta. – On Jan. 11, 2026, Mackwacis RCMP received report of threats with a firearm. Responding officer quickly located the vehicle outside of a residence. Upon approach, police located drug paraphernalia in view. All 5 occupants of the vehicle were arrested. As a result of a search of the vehicle police located; 

• A loaded 12 gauge shot gun:
• 48.5 grams of Methamphetamine; and
• Other weapons including knives, batons, bear spray. 

As a result of this and a previous investigation RCMP have charged, a 41-year-old, resident of Maskwacis, with;

• Flight from police;
• Dangerous driving;
• Possession of Property obtained by crime;
• Failing to comply with release conditions (x9);
• Weapons offences(x3); and
• Possession of controlled substance. 

RCMP have charged a 2^nd individual, a 45-year-old, resident of Maskwacis, with;

• Failing to comply with release conditions (x2);
• Weapons offences(x3); and
• Possession of controlled substance. 

RCMP have charged a 3^rd individual a 32-year-old, a resident of Maskwacis, with 

• Failing to comply with release conditions (x2);
• Weapons offences(x3); and
• Possession of controlled substance. 

All 3 were taken before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody for future court dates at the Alberta Court of Justice in Wetaskiwin.

RCMP have charged, the first and third individual, both residents of Maskwacis, with:

• Weapons offences(x3); and
• Possession of controlled substance. 

Both were taken before a Justice of the Peace and released with their next court date set for Feb. 5, 2026, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Wetaskiwin. 

“Firearms continue to be a serious concern in our Maskwacis community,” says Inspector Richard Mckay Commander of Maskwacis RCMP, “Last year Maskwacis RCMP seized over 87 crime guns. Our commitment to taking these dangerous weapons along with drugs remains our top priority.”

If anyone has any information with regards to drugs and guns in the Maskwacis community, please contact the Maskwacis RCMP Detachment at 780-585-3767. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www. P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play. To contact RCMP non-emergency line within any Alberta RCMP jurisdiction call 310-RCMP(7267).

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