SAFER PUBLIC SPACES – OFFICERS INTERVENE IN DRUG TRAFFICKING AND OPEN-AIR DRUG USE DOWNTOWN

On the morning of August 30, 2024, EPS officers were conducting proactive patrols near the Hope Mission at 99 Street and 106 Avenue.

Officers observed several people openly injecting and smoking drugs behind a restaurant in the area. 

When they went over to investigate, they came upon a man in possession of quantities of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Tylenol-Codeine 3, and Suboxone worth over $1,600, as well as indicia of trafficking, over $300 in cash, an iPad, and a machete. 

The accused was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Stolen Property under $5000, Proceeds of Crime, and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose.  The items were seized, and while the iPad was determined to be stolen, it will be returned to its owner.

The other people involved had their drugs seized and were referred to the Navigation Centre for support services.