News release

Parkland RCMP proactive traffic stop results in drug seizure

March 16, 2026 - Spruce Grove, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Spruce Grove, Alta. –  On Mar. 12, 2026, Parkland RCMP made proactive patrols in Spruce Grove, and conducted a traffic stop on Campsite Road for a vehicle with a driver to complete a document check. Police arrested the individual on their outstanding warrant and conducted a search of the vehicle. 

Police located the following: 

• A loaded pistol;
• An unloaded rifle;
• Ammunition;
• 396.2 grams of cocaine; 
• 12.8 grams of crack cocaine; and  
• And 8 grams of methamphetamine. 

A 38-year-old, resident of Whitecourt, Alta, has been charged with the following offences: 

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine);
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking (meth);
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (x2);
• Possession of firearm in motor vehicle (x2); and
• Unsafe storage of firearms. 

The individual was remanded into custody with his next court appearance on Mar. 16, 2026, at the Alberta Court of Justice in St Albert. 

If you have any information about this or another crime, please call the Parkland RCMP at 825-220-7267(RCMP).  If you want 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. 

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