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Drug Seizure

Wadena man facing drug related charges following vehicle stop on Highway 16

Jul 28, 2021 | 11:21 AM

An investigation by the Saskatoon RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) led to the seizure of methamphetamine, heroin, and a handgun recently.

On July 22, the CRT stopped a vehicle on Highway 16 after their investigation indicated that its driver may be involved in drug trafficking.

They searched the vehicle and a home in Wadena where they seized 262 grams of methamphetamine, 121 grams of heroin, money, a handgun, four prohibited gun magazines, drug trafficking packaging, and a cutting agent.

Brett Wilfred Holte, 33, of Wadena is facing several drug-related charges, 3 counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm, and one count of unlicensed possession of a firearm/prohibited weapon among other charges. Holte appeared in court and has been remanded in custody until his next appearance on July 29 in Saskatoon.