Charges have been laid following a four month investigation by the RCMP’s Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SADCRU).
SADCRU began a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act investigation in March 2022 into a suspected drug dealer from Linden who was believed to be trafficking drugs into Three Hills and Drumheller.
On Monday, July 4, with assistance from Strathmore RCMP, Mandy Lynne Russell, 40, was arrested and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl, and possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine.
SADCRU seized 24 grams of suspected fentanyl and 21.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine during the investigation.
Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Russell was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in provincial court in Drumheller on Friday, July 15.
At the time of her arrest, Russell was already facing charges for similar offences out of Drumheller and on a court ordered Release Order with conditions.
As this matter is now before the Court, no updates are anticipated.
