A photo of the seized items. (Submitted photo/RCMP)

By meadowlakeNOW Staff

RCMP investigation

Man facing drug, weapons charges after trying to evade police on Waterhen Lake FN

Feb 12, 2024 | 5:07 PM

A man received numerous charges, including charges for drug related offences, after being arrested on Waterhen Lake First Nation following an investigation.

Police report Meadow Lake RCMP started an investigation in January 2024 into drug trafficking activity on Waterhen Lake First Nation.

As part of this investigation, they attempted to stop a target vehicle in their detachment area several times, but the vehicle, a pick-up truck, continued to flee from the officers.

As a result of their investigation, Meadow Lake RCMP and Saskatchewan RCMP Police Dog Services worked together to locate the truck on Waterhen Lake First Nation on Feb. 1. Officers used a remote-piloted aircraft to track its movements. When the vehicle stopped, officers moved quickly to block it in, so it was unable to drive away.

The male driver repeatedly rammed a Police Dog Services vehicle in an unsuccessful attempt to escape. No injuries were reported.

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The suspect was arrested. After searching the vehicle, officers located and seized four firearms, one of which was loaded; about 170 grams of cocaine; about 28 grams of methamphetamine; trafficking paraphernalia and a sum of cash.

As a result of a continued investigation, 28-year-old Antoine Hamm from Waterhen Lake First Nation is charged with: careless transport of a firearm; unsafe storage of a firearm; possession of a firearm for a dangerous purpose; possession of a firearm without a licence; possession of a firearm being knowingly without a licence; possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle; flight from police; assault peace officer with a weapon; assault peace officer with intent to resist arrest; possession of the proceeds of crime; and possession for the purpose of trafficking.

He was remanded into custody until his next scheduled appearance in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on Feb. 12.

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