On going investigation leads to two charges, drugs and firearms seized

Jan 31, 2022 | 5:28 PM

An execution of a search warrant at a resident east of Big River has led to a number of charges and drugs and firearm seizures as the investigation continues.

On Jan. 27, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Prince Albert Crime Reduction Team located and seized:

approximately 53 grams of suspected cocaine;
approximately 95 grams of suspected methamphetamine;
approximately 840 grams of marijuana;
three firearms and ammunition;
a variety of drug trafficking paraphernalia.

Two individuals were arrested at the residence. Harley Vallentgoed, 32, and Celeste Wilson, 26, both from the Big River area have been charged with:

two counts, possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine and methamphetamine), Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code;
one count, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code;
one count, unsafe storage of firearms, Section 86(2), Criminal Code;
one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm, Section 91(3) Criminal Code.