An investigation into drug trafficking activities in Drumheller between multiple agencies between September and November 2022 has resulted in the arrest of four suspects.
On Thursday, November 3, Drumheller RCMP executed a search warrant at two residences in the Town of Drumheller, as well as search warrants on two vehicles following an investigation by Drumheller RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) assisted by Lethbridge Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT), Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit (SACRU), and Drumheller RCMP general duty.
As a result of the search warrants, RCMP seized a quantity of suspected methamphetamine, a quantity of Canadian currency, prohibited weapons, shotgun ammunition, and stolen property from nine victims.
Steven Dixon, 43, a resident of Drumheller, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of a prohibited weapon, two counts of breach of an undertaking, and possession of stolen property.
Dixon will appear in provincial court in Drumheller on Friday, December 9.
Justin Lenfesty, 32, a resident of Drumheller, has been charged with eight counts of possession of stolen property, and three counts of breach of probation order.
Lenfesty will appear in provincial court in Drumheller on Friday, November 25.
Justine Carruthers, 33, a resident of Drumheller, has been charged with eight counts of possession of stolen property.
Carruthers will appear in provincial court in Drumheller on Friday, December 9.
A fourth individual was arrested but later released with no charges pending further investigation.
