Four charged after Bonnyville RCMP seize drugs, firearms and stolen vehicle

Four Bonnyville residents are facing charges after Bonnyville RCMP found drugs, firearms, and a stolen vehicle at a rural property early in May. 

On May 11, Bonnyville RCMP General Investigation Section attended a residence in the M.D. of Bonnyville after receiving a report of suspicious people at the property. “While conducting proactive follow-up, Bonnyville RCMP located a stolen vehicle on a property,” reads the release. RCMP then obtained a search warrant for the residence.

Police seized multiple firearms and ammunition, a prohibited magazine, 28 grams of suspected cocaine, a quantity of oxycodone and illegal steroids, six grams of suspected methamphetamine, 59 grams of cutting agent, 58 grams of suspected psilocybin, and other drug trafficking paraphernalia. 

A 32-year-old has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, careless storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized. The suspect was remanded and is set to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Bonnyville on June 23. 

A 29-year-old has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, careless storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 and resist/obstruct a Peace Officer.  The suspect was released and is set to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Bonnyville on June 16. 

Another 29-year-old has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, careless storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, possession of property obtained by crime under $5000, and resist/obstruct a Peace Officer. The suspect was remanded and is set to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Bonnyville on June 16. 

A 37-year-old was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, careless storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized. RCMP say the charges have already been dealt with in court.

Kiyah Smyl
Kiyah Smyl
Kiyah has been working as a Drive Home Host and News Reporter for Vista Radio at The Ranch and My Lakeland Now, since October 2023. Born and raised in St. Paul, she graduated high school in 2021 and went on to complete the RTBN program at SAIT, graduating in 2023. Known for being a chatterbox by her family and friends, Kiyah found the perfect fit in radio and news. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, fishing in both summer and winter, listening to country music, and passionately cheering for her favorite hockey team, the Vancouver Canucks.
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