In April 2024, PA Police seized cash, drugs and guns from a criminal. Every year, the province returns some portion of criminal proceeds back to the police. (submitted/PA Police)

By Susan McNeil

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Seized criminal assets will help pay for new equipment for PA Police

Nov 13, 2025 | 4:00 PM

More than $54,000 from forfeited property taken from criminals will help pay for new equipment for Prince Albert Police Services.

The provincial government made the announcement on Nov. 13, adding that an equal amount will go to the provincial Victims’ Fund to help support victims of crime and deliver community programming.

“Our government is proud to support the Prince Albert Police Service as they work to ensure the safety and security of neighbourhoods and families in our community and surrounding areas,” Prince Albert Carlton MLA Kevin Kasun said on behalf of Justice Minister and Attorney General Tim McLeod K.C.

“This investment will advance policing operations by increasing synergy between police and crisis intervention teams, and support officers in providing awareness and direction to the public on how to stay safe in active situations.”

The money will be used to buy new communications equipment for the police.

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The Emergency Response and Crisis Negotiation team will get 12 voice projection units and a tactical video phone that are used during high-risk incidents.

“The addition of voice projection units and a tactical video phone will greatly enhance our ability to communicate clearly and safely during high-risk incidents,” Prince Albert Police Inspector Craig Mushka said.

“This investment strengthens our Emergency Response and Crisis Negotiation Teams, improving coordination, situational awareness, and the safe resolution of critical events for our community.”

The idea is to maintain secure communication and make the unit more effective.

The Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund includes forfeited cash and the proceeds of other forfeited assets, which are converted into cash.

Distributions from the fund are intended to enhance public safety and assist victims and are made at least once per fiscal year when resources allow. Since its inception in 2009, over $10 million has gone back into Saskatchewan communities.

Most of the proceeds forfeited result from drug trafficking activity in Saskatchewan communities.

Since April 2024, the Civil Forfeiture Office has taken about $635,000 in illegal proceeds related to fentanyl trafficking, which is the same as 63,500 doses of fentanyl.

This fall, the province has distributed over $1.6 million from forfeited assets.

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com