RCMP in St. Albert said three individuals had been arrested and were facing drug-related charges in connection to two separate drug trafficking investigations.
Police said a months-long cocaine trafficking investigation in St. Albert ended with the arrest of two young men.
The RCMP Drug Unit seized three ounces of cocaine – equivalent to about 1500 doses or hits of the drug.
As a result of that investigation, officers executed a search warrant at an apartment on McKenney Avenue, and investigators seized about $1200 in cash, and a small amount of cocaine.
As a result of this investigation, Austin White, 20, and Shane Bowzaylo, 19, are facing charges of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of the proceeds of crime – they’re expected to appear in court September 15.
Another man, Devin Powder, 28, was arrested on July 29, wrapping up another drug investigation.
Powder faces charges of trafficking cocaine, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime. He’s expected to appear in court October 6.
St. Albert RCMP is asking anyone with information about drug trafficking in the city to call the Drug Tip Line at 780-460-DRUG (3784), tips can be made confidentially, police said.
Editor’s Note (31/05/2018): CTV News has learned the charge laid against Shane Bowzaylo was withdrawn on July 6, 2015.
