On Feb. 5, 2020, after receiving information related to illegal firearms possession from the Two Hills RCMP Detachment, members of the Fort Saskatchewan Traffic/Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Lamont, Alta.
Police seized over 46.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 122 codeine tablets, 76 xanax tablets, 6.2 grams of psilocybin (mushrooms), digital scales, packaging, Canadian currency, an imitation firearm and a .22 Browning handgun.
The following individuals are facing a total of 54 Criminal Code Charges:
A 26-year-old male of Lamont was arrested on nine outstanding warrants and faces seven firearms related charges including careless storage, unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm, possession of a firearm obtained in the commission of an offence and obstruction.
A 35-year-old male of Lamont was charged with 23 offences, which include:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking x3
- Careless storage of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm,
- Possession of a firearm obtained in the commission of an offence
- Obstruction
- Abandoning a child
- Criminal negligence
A 28-year-old female of Lamont was charged with 13 offences, which include:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking x3
- Careless storage of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm
- Abandoning a child
- Criminal negligence
Two were remanded into custody after a judicial hearing and will be appearing in Fort Saskatchewan provincial court on February 13th, 2020. Lomond was released from custody on conditions and is set to appear in Fort Saskatchewan Provincial Court on March 12th, 2020
This collaborative effort by the Fort Saskatchewan and Two Hills Detachments to remove illegal firearms and drugs from our rural communities, exemplifies the RCMP's commitment to public safety and crime reduction strategies through the use of intelligence led enforcement.