While Albertans celebrated Christmas, RCMP in Three Hills were busy executing a search warrant which led to the seizure of illicit cannabis, including plants, and a firearm.
On December 25, Three Hills RCMP executed a search warrant pursuant to the Cannabis Act at a residence in Three Hills. Police located and seized a large amount of illicit cannabis and cannabis plants, as well as a firearm; the accused did not have a firearms license.
A 23-year old male from Three Hills was arrested and is scheduled to appear at the Drumheller Provincial Courthouse on February 19, 2021 on the charges of:
• Possession of illicit cannabis
• Possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing
• Cultivate, propagate or harvest more than four cannabis plants at any one time in their dwelling house
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm