RCMP in Norman Wells say two men face charges after police found drugs and a loaded gun at a home in the town on Saturday.
Police said officers arriving at a home over a “request to keep the peace” saw crack cocaine, arrested the rental unit’s five occupants and obtained a search warrant.
“During the search, police found approximately 738 grams of suspected crack-cocaine, 19 grams of suspected methamphetamine, a small quantity of prescription drugs, approximately 30 grams of illicit cannabis, 18 cartons of unstamped cigarettes, assorted drug paraphernalia and a loaded handgun with two loaded magazines, which was previously reported stolen in Alberta,” RCMP stated in a Tuesday news release.
Devon Salisbury, 37, and 42-year-old Robert Webber, both of Alberta, face charges related to drug trafficking and illegal use of firearms, among others.
Salisbury is also accused of failing to comply with release conditions and obstructing a peace officer.
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The two have been remanded into custody, RCMP said. Three others were released without charge.
“Salisbury and Webber were reported to have recently flown in to the community. It is not known if they brought the firearm with them or if it was acquired in the Northwest Territories,” RCMP stated.
“The Norman Wells RCMP would like to thank the community for their assistance with this matter, and for their continued support as police work to address drug trafficking in the area.”
