Saskatchewan RCMP seize fentanyl, cash in ‘significant’ drug bust | 24CA News
Saskatchewan RCMP have seized multiple kilogram of fentanyl amongst different medication in an investigation in southwestern Saskatchewan.
Forty-one-year-old Keenan Leith Ireland was arrested at a residence in Hodgeville, Sask., on March 23. Officers seized money, 2.5 kg of meth, one kilogram of fentanyl, 0.5 kg of cocaine and small vials of hashish resin.
A search of a second residence discovered a further 9 ounces of meth and half an oz of cocaine.
“Fentanyl is a very potent opioid pain reliever and is sometimes mixed with other street drugs. It can take many forms: a colourful powder, chunks, pills or patches. The fentanyl seized as part of this investigation was multi-coloured,” says Supt. Glenn Church, Officer in Charge of the Saskatchewan RCMP Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Team (SERT).
“A few grains of fentanyl can be enough to kill you – I hope the quantity we have seized in this investigation can help to paint a picture of the magnitude of the danger this drug leaves in our communities if it is untraced.
“This was a significant seizure which will greatly impact the supply of the lethal drugs originally destined for southwest Saskatchewan.”
Ireland is charged with trafficking fentanyl, meth, and cocaine, in addition to possession of every drug. He can also be charged with possessing the proceeds of crime over $5,000.
He made his first look in Swift Current Provincial Court Friday. His subsequent look is ready for Wednesday.
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