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Man charged over crack cocaine in YK home, RCMP say

An RCMP handout image shows cash, drugs and drug paraphernalia reported to have been seized from a Yellowknife residence
An RCMP handout image shows cash, drugs and drug paraphernalia reported to have been seized from a Yellowknife residence.

Editor’s note: Following publication of this article, Stefano Riscaldino was convicted of one count of possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. He was sentenced on January 20, 2023 to 39 months’ imprisonment with 402 days’ credit for time served in pre-trial custody. A charge of producing a substance was withdrawn.


RCMP say a Calgary man is facing drug trafficking charges after police discovered crack cocaine and cocaine at a Yellowknife home.

According to a Monday news release, officers discovered 660 grams of crack cocaine and 500 grams of powder cocaine at a home on the city’s Banke Crescent.

Police say the raid also uncovered trafficking paraphernalia such as a cutting agent, a digital scale and packing materials.

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RCMP said 52-year-old Stefano Riscaldino is in custody and faces multiple charges relating to drug possession and trafficking.

Monday’s news release did not state when the man is expected to appear in court.