Courtesy: McLennan RCMP
McLennan RCMP conducts drug seizure thanks to information from the public
MD of Smoky River, Alta. – On June 18, 2024, McLennan RCMP received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the MD of Smoky River. Officers attended and located a pickup truck stuck in a farmer’s field. Two individuals were located on scene and the truck was discovered to be stolen. Both individuals were arrested.
A search of the truck incidental to arrest resulted in the following seizure:
- 1.2 kilograms of methamphetamine;
- 58 grams of cocaine;
- 120 grams of suspected fentanyl;
- Various weapons;
- Ammunition; and
- Suspected stolen property.
As a result of the investigation, Muhktar Ali (36), a resident of Nampa, Alta., and Hayes Fuller-Garand (27), a resident of Warburg, Alta., were charged with:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking (x2);
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000;
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000;
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
- Fraudulent concealment;
- Failure to comply with release order(x2); and
- Illegal possession of government documents.
Ali and Fuller-Garand were brought before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody. Both are to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in McLennan, Ali on June 24, 2024 and Fuller-Garand on July 4, 2024.
“Community awareness and swift action led to the timely investigation and arrest of those involved in a serious case, removing a significant quantity of dangerous drugs from our community” said McLennan Detachment Commander Sgt. Allan Paterson. “Our successes often stem from community members who are paying attention and call in suspicious or unusual activity. Everyone in our community is committed to keeping it safe and preventing crime. Our best first line of defence is continued open lines of communication and the willingness of our community members to make these reports to the RCMP. We do our jobs best when we work with the communities we serve. Remember: if you see something, say something – the Mclennan RCMP appreciates your calls. If you see something and wonder if you should call it in, the answer is yes.”
