Saskatchewan RCMP charge male after imitation firearm and illicit drugs seized

August 17, 2026 - Lloydminster, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP

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Saskatchewan RCMP have charged a man after they seized an imitation firearm, fentanyl and methamphetamine.

On August 12, 2026, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Lloydminster Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team (STRT) was working on an ongoing investigation in Edmonton. Officers noticed two individuals with a firearm in a parking lot on 103 Street Northwest in Edmonton. 

Edmonton Police Service were notified to assist with arrests. 

The female suspect was arrested without incident. 

The male suspect resisted and tried to flee from police but was ultimately arrested. 

Officers located and seized an imitation firearm, 5.2 grams of fentanyl, 3.7 grams of methamphetamine, cash, and drug trafficking paraphernalia during a search of the male suspect.

As result of investigation, 36-year-old Corey Meesto of Onion Lake is charged with:

• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
• one count, fail to comply, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code;
• one count, resist/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code;
• one count, trafficking in property obtained by crime under $5,000, Section 355.2, Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code; and
• one count, carrying concealed weapon, Section 90(1), Criminal Code.

Meesto was also arrested on warrants from Lloydminster RCMP and Edmonton Police Service in Alberta. 

He is scheduled to appear in Edmonton Provincial Court on August 20, 2026. 

The female suspect was released without charge.

Lloydminster STRT continues to investigate. 

St. Albert RCMP assisted with this investigation.