St Albert RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) charge two following investigation

October 21, 2026 - Edmonton, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Edmonton, Alta. – An investigation into suspected drug trafficking by the St Albert Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) has resulted in a seizure of illicit drugs, cash, and prohibited weapons. Two people have been charged.  

From June 18 to July 23, 2026, St Albert RCMP CRU initiated an investigation into drug trafficking activity occurring within the Edmonton area. On July 23, 2026, with the assistance of the Edmonton Police Service, the RCMP Alberta Roving Traffic Unit Police Service Dog (PSD), and the Alberta Fugitive Apprehension Sheriff Support Team, investigators executed a search warrant at a residence within the city of Edmonton.

During the warrant execution, the St Albert RCMP located and seized the following items:

• Approximately 320 grams of suspected methamphetamine;
• Approximately 27 grams of suspected MDMA;
• Approximately 23 grams of suspected cocaine;
• $2, 310 in Canadian currency; and
• Two prohibited conductive energy weapons.

A 47-year-old and a 42-year-old both residents of Edmonton have been jointly charged with the following offences:

• Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking x 3 (Cocaine, Methamphetamine, MDMA);
• Possession of a prohibited weapon x 2; and
• Proceeds of crime under $5000.

The 47-year-old was additionally charged with the following offences:

• Fail to comply with a release order; and
• Fail to comply with weapons prohibition order x 2.

The 47-year-old was held for a judicial interim release hearing (JIR). Both are scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Edmonton on Oct 22, 2026.

“The success of our Crime Reduction Unit comes from strong partnerships and a shared commitment to public safety. By working alongside the Edmonton Police Service, the Alberta RCMP Roving Traffic Unit, and the Alberta Sheriffs Fugitive Apprehension Sheriff Support Team, we’re able to combine our expertise and resources to disrupt drug trafficking and remove dangerous drugs from our streets. This collaborative approach makes our communities safer and demonstrates what can be accomplished when law enforcement agencies work together toward a common goal.” Sergeant Terence Willard, St. Albert RCMP.

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