On October 5, 2016 at approximately 5 p.m., Hanna RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence in Hanna.
The search resulted in the seizure of cannabis marijuana plants and marijuana being processed into cannabis resin, weapons and other property that is related to the offence.
RCMP arrested and charged 41-year-old Andrew Robert Smith and 47-year-old Maryann McLearn of Hanna with production of marijuana, production of cannabis resin, two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking marijuana, possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Andrew Robert Smith and Maryann McLearn appeared before a Justice of the Peace. Maryann McLearn was released and Andrew Robert Smith was remanded into custody. Both accused are set to attend Provincial Court in Hanna on October 26, 2016.
If you have any information about this incident, please call the Hanna RCMP administration line at (403) 854-3393 or call your local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com , or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).
