Barkley Swenson was sentenced to one year in prison in connection to a series of charges laid following the execution of search warrants in St.Brieux. (File Photo/ NortheastNOW Staff)

By Rachel May

St. Brieux search warrants

St. Brieux man sentenced after investigation revealed possession of firearms and drugs

Feb 10, 2022 | 3:00 PM

A man from St. Brieux has been charged after search warrants executed in the area revealed he was in possession multiple firearms and drugs.

On Feb. 9, Barkley Swenson was sentenced to one year in jail. He has also been sentenced to one year of driving prohibition and two years of probation following his detention period.

On Dec. 8, 2020, RCMP in Melfort, Tisdale and Smeaton executed two search warrants with the help of Prince Albert RCMP Police Dog Service and Saskatchewan RCMP Legal Application Support Team.

During the investigation, firearms, weapons, methamphetamine and stolen items were found.

Both Swenson and Blake Gaillard were charged with numerous offences including possession of a weapon contrary to a probation order, property obtained by crime and possession of methamphetamine.

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On Feb 4, Gillard was given a stay of proceedings on eight charges related to the search.

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