Cpl. Chris Newel
On Friday, March 22, RCMP executed two search warrants in Cranbrook, seizing cocaine and heroin along with other evidence of trafficking.
At the first residence on 3A Ave S, police seized over 20 grams of cocaine, over $1000 cash along with evidence to support drug trafficking. Six people were present when police attended.
One 23 year old female has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking. She appeared before a Judicial Justice of the Peace and was released for court, April 15.
Later that same night, police executed the second warrant on a motel room on 2nd Street South in Cranbrook. Eleven grams of heroin, along with small amounts of cocaine, marijuana and cash were seized.
Four people were present, charges are being recommended against two male occupants (18 and 27). A baby less than year old was there as well. The Ministry of Childen and Family Development is is involved.