RCMP say reports of two people “acting strangely in a luxury vehicle on the winter road” have led to arrests, charges, and the seizure of drugs and a gun.
According to police, calls from members of the public resulted in officers heading out onto the winter road between Norman Wells and Fort Good Hope on Monday afternoon.
“Officers located the vehicle and discovered it was occupied by two Alberta men, both of whom were on court ordered conditions to remain in Alberta. Both occupants were arrested, after which it was discovered one of them was in possession of a quantity of suspected cocaine,” police stated.
“A further search of the vehicle incidental to arrest revealed large quantities of suspected methamphetamine (crystal meth), crack cocaine, cocaine as well as fentanyl and other paraphernalia. A search warrant was later obtained and executed for the vehicle, after which a concealed pistol was also located.”
RCMP say 247 grams of crystal meth, 194 grams of cocaine and 13 grams of fentanyl were seized.
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Police named 23-year-old Kyle Haman and 30-year-old Devon Comfort of Alberta as the two people arrested.
Both are charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, possessing a firearm while knowing possession is unauthorized, and possessing property obtained by crime.
Haman is also charged with 16 counts of failing to comply with conditions, RCMP said, adding that both have been remanded into custody.
“This seizure represents a significant disruption to the local drug trade in our remote communities and is an excellent example of police and the public working together to make the Northwest Territories safer,” Supt Chris Romanchych was quoted as saying in a news release.
“These drugs and guns may have gone on to inflict significant harm were it not for community members willing to share this vital information. I would like to sincerely thank those people who have taken ownership of the safety of their community.”
