Cold Lake resident faces drug trafficking charges after RCMP seize suspected methamphetamine

Cold Lake RCMP launched an investigation into suspected drug activity after receiving a complaint on March 18. According to reports, an anonymous tip led authorities to a hotel room within the city limits, where they discovered approximately 630 grams of suspected methamphetamine along with other drug paraphernalia indicative of trafficking.  

 

The Cold Lake General Investigations Section (GIS) promptly initiated an inquiry into the matter, resulting in charges being laid against resident Brandon Hunter, aged 38, for possession of a controlled substance with the intent to traffic.  

 

According to authorities, this isn’t Hunter’s first encounter with law enforcement regarding drug-related offenses. He was previously arrested and charged on March 15, 2024, in connection with a separate drug trafficking investigation. During that operation, authorities seized approximately 283 grams of suspected cocaine and 63 grams of suspected methamphetamine.  

 

Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Hunter was remanded into custody pending further legal proceedings. He will appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Cold Lake on May 8.  

 

The Cold Lake RCMP urges anyone with information regarding drug-related activities to come forward and assist in combating the illegal drug trade in the community. Citizens can report suspicious behavior anonymously through Crime Stoppers or by contacting the local RCMP detachment.