Two people have been arrested and are facing drug charges following a Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU) investigation into the trafficking of illegal drugs in the Village of Linden.
The SAD CRU initiated the investigation on September 30, and as a result, a 38-year-old female was arrested in the community of Rosedale. She was found to be in possession of what is believed to be 5.2 grams of cocaine, 28.8 grams of fentanyl, 20 grams of crystal meth, and 11grams of MDMA (ecstasy).
On the same date, her common-law partner of Linden was arrested in the Village of Acme and found in possession of what is believed to be crystal meth and fentanyl. He was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failing to appear on charges for possession for the purpose of trafficking from a previous incident.
Mandy Russell, 38, of Linden has been charged with four counts of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. At the time of her arrest, a warrant had been issued for failing to appear on trafficking charges from another incident.
Russell remains in custody and will appear on October 23 in provincial court in Drumheller.
Jason Lock, 41, of Linden is facing additional charges of resisting arrest, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of fentanyl.
After a judicial hearing, Lock was released on $500 cash bail and will appear in provincial court in Drumheller on November 13.
The SAD CRU would like to thank residents for their incredible support both in providing information on illegal activity in their communities, and allowing investigators to utilize rural properties during investigations.
If you suspect criminal activity in your community, please contact your local RCMP detachment or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
