Meadow Lake RCMP say a Feb. 20 search of a residence on 7th Street E. led to the seizure of cocaine, crack cocaine and hundreds of pills.
The search followed a late December drug investigation in which methamphetamine, cocaine and weapons were seized. One of the individuals arrested at that time had been released on conditions allowing police to search his person, vehicle or residence if officers had reasonable suspicion he possessed a controlled substance.
According to Saskatchewan RCMP, members of the Meadow Lake Crime Reduction Team executed the search on Feb. 20.
Officers reported seizing approximately 135 grams of cocaine, 19 grams of crack cocaine, about 240 pharmaceutical-style pills, a sum of cash and trafficking paraphernalia.
Two people were arrested at the home.
Charges against Michael Ross
Police say 28-year-old Michael Ross of Meadow Lake is charged with:
- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
- one count, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code;
- two counts, fail to comply with undertaking, Section 145(4)(a), Criminal Code.
Charges against Julianne Cardinal
Twenty-one-year-old Julianne Cardinal of Meadow Lake is charged with:
- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
- one count, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code;
- one count, obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code.
Police allege Cardinal provided a false name at the time of her arrest. She was also arrested on an outstanding warrant related to the December drug seizure.
Both accused were scheduled to appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on Feb. 23.
The investigation remains ongoing.
