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RCMP find shotgun and drugs during weekend seizure

RCMP hit the jackpot on Friday after finding cash, drugs, a sawed off shotgun and ammunition during a motor vehicle search in Sturgeon County.
RCMP and Military Police seized cash
RCMP and Military Police seized cash

RCMP hit the jackpot on Friday after finding cash, drugs, a sawed off shotgun and ammunition during a motor vehicle search in Sturgeon County.

On Jan. 24, Morinville RCMP and CFB Edmonton Military Police worked together and stopped a suspicious vehicle on Highway 28 in Sturgeon County.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 98 tablets of what is believed to be ecstasy, 86 grams of crack cocaine, 46 grams of soft cocaine, 59 grams of what is believed to be crystal meth, as well as drug paraphernalia. Officers also found $3,600 in cash, a sawed off shotgun and ammunition.

Two individuals have been charged with several drugs and weapons offences. Their names have not yet been released.

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