TheÌýKindersley/Kerrobert RCMP and the F Division Crime Reduction Team haveÌýchargedÌýa male from KerrobertÌýwith a number of offences following the execution of a search warrant in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan.
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OnÌýJune 1st, 2019 at around 10:30pm, members of the Kindersley/Kerrobert Detachment and the RCMP's Crime Reduction Team executed a search warrant at a residence on Alberta Avenue in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan. Officers arrestedÌýa maleÌýat the residence and further investigation lead to the discovery ofÌý2 firearms, ammunition, and varying quantities of suspected methamphetamine, suspected "Shatter" which is a Cannabis derivative, suspected cocaine, and other drug paraphernalia.
The accused and respective charges are as follows;
Alexander SMARCH, 36 year old male from KerrobertÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 1.ÌýPossession ofÌýa Controlled Substance for the Purpose of TraffickingÌý
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý2. Possession of a Controlled Substance
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý3. Trafficking a Controlled Substance
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 4. Possession of Illicit Cannabis
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý5. Possession of Cannabis for the Purpose of Trafficking
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý6. Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000.00
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 7. Unsafe Storage of a Firearm
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý8. Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 9. Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (x2)
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 10. Possession of a Firearm While Prohibited (X2)
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý11. Possession of Ammunition While Prohibited
SMARCH was remanded into custody and will appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on June 3rd, 2019.
The Saskatchewan RCMP has two permanent Crime Reduction Teams (CRTs) operating in the province. Their mandate is to overtly target known criminals, prolific offenders, and repeat offenders to reduce crime and make Saskatchewan safer. The two teams, based out of North Battleford and Prince Albert, are completely mobile and travel to areas that require assistance where community safety has been identified as a concern.
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