RCMP from Beiseker detachment have charged two suspects following a complaint of drug trafficking in the community of Acme.

On June 14, after receiving information from the public, Beiseker RCMP served a search warrant on a rental property in Acme as part of drug trafficking investigation. Inside the residence, officers arrested  one suspect without incident. A second suspect was arrested at his workplace. A small marijuana grow operation was also found inside the residence and dismantled.  In total, 9 marijuana plants, 15 grams of dried marjhuana, and approximately 40 grams of suspected cocaine were seized as well as a .22 caliber hand gun, bear spray, brass knuckles, a machete, a sword, and a large collection of knives.

Tanner Mcfarlane (25) and Michael Heon (20), both from Acme, have been charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, production of a controlled substance, and unauthorized possession of both prohibited and restricted weapons.

The two men have been released on their own recognizance and are both scheduled to appear in Airdrie Provincial court on June 22^nd, 2017.

The Beiseker RCMP thank the public for their continued efforts to report any suspicious activity. Anyone with information on this or any other crime can contact the Beiseker RCMP at 403-947-3496. or 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 on how).  You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), the recovery of stolen property, and/or a seizure of illicit drugs, you may be eligible for a cash reward.

 RCMP from Beiseker have arrested two suspects following a complaint of a suspicious vehicle and a lengthy foot chase. 

At 1:40 am on June 15, Beiseker RCMP responded to a complaint from a rural resident reporting a suspicious vehicle near Highway 566. When officers located the white Ford truck, it fled into a field where the occupants abandoned it and ran away on foot. The Ford was found to have been reported stolen out of Calgary a few days earlier. 

RCMP police dog services from Airdrie as well as Airdrie Rural members attended to assist. The police dog tracked the suspects for two hours before locating them hiding in a wooded area. 

Joshua METHOT, (28) from Whitecourt, AB, has been charged with assaulting a peace officer, resist arrest and possession of stolen property. He has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear on June 22 in Airdrie provincial court by CCTV. 

A 16-year-old female who cannot be named has also been charged with assaulting a peace officer, possession of methamphetamine and possession of stolen property. She was released to the custody of her parents and is scheduled to appear on July 20 in Airdrie Youth Court.

The Beiseker RCMP continue to request that any suspicious vehicles or activity be reported and wishes to extend a thank you for the tips already received.

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