
Four arrested in Lloydminster on drug; firearm offenses
Multiple drugs and weapons charges have been laid after Lloydminster RCMP were informed of suspicious people near a downtown business last Wednesday at 9 p.m.
After an investigation, police discovered firearms on three of the suspects and were arrested. The fourth was later found in Onion Lake.
A 25-year-old from Fort McMurray, AB, a 26-year-old resident of Onion Lake, a 35-year-old from Kehewin Cree Nation, and a 21-year-old from Sweetgrass First Nation are charged after additional contraband including two loaded rifles, ammunition and other weapons-related items were found.
Charges include possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of prohibited weapon, resisting arrest and possession of fentanyl.