Execution of search warrant in Penhold leads to drug trafficking charges

A joint investigation into an active drug trafficker has led charges being laid against at 42-year-old man from Penhold.

The Innisfail and Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Units combined on the investigation which led to the execution of a search warrant at a location on Lucina Street in Penhold on October 3rd.

As a result, RCMP seized 1.3 kilograms of methamphetamine, 120 grams of cocaine, cash, along with other items and weapons associated with drug trafficking.

The Penhold resident will has a court date for October 30th in Red Deer to answer to two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a prohibited weapon.

Sergeant Michael Zufferli says “this seizure represents a step towards making our streets safer and reducing the influence of those who profit from the suffering of others.”

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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