Two Drayton Valley residents have been arrested following a month-long drug trafficking investigation.
Officers with the Drayton Valley RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) say they executed a search warrant on a local motel on Friday, March 28, resulting in the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of several items.
Police say items recovered from the motel include:
- Methamphetamine,
- cocaine and fentanyl, most pre-packaged;
- A rifle that had been stolen in Mayerthorpe, Alta., in 2008;
- Several weapons including knives and a baton;
- Over $1500 in Canadian currency.
As a result of the investigation, Police have arrested 51-year-old Charley Thompson and 26-year-old Courtney Haubi, both residents of Drayton Valley.
Police say Thompson is facing several charges, including:
- Three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
- Carrying a concealed weapon.
- Three counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
- Possession of a prohibited weapon.
- Eighteen firearm-related offences.
- Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000.
Haubi is also facing several charges, including:
- Three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
- Three firearm-related offences.
- Possession of a prohibited weapon.
- Two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Cpl. Cam Turner, NCO/ic of the Drayton Valley RCMP GIS, says drug trafficking remains a high priority for the community and law enforcement.
“The Drayton Valley RCMP understands that drug trafficking has been identified as a high priority within the community of Drayton Valley,” said Cpl. Turner. “Drug traffickers exploit individuals with addictions, leading to an increase in property crime and drug overdoses within our community. The Drayton Valley RCMP is committed to continuing to investigate and pursue drug traffickers that profit off and prey on vulnerable people with addictions within the community.”
Both individuals were taken before a Justice of the Peace. Thompson was remanded into custody, while Haubi was released on conditions. Both are scheduled to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Drayton Valley on April 15.
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