RCMP seize $100,000 worth of cocaine
Two Jasperites have been charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking after the Jasper RCMP seized $100,000 worth of drugs during the execution of a search warrant, March 27.
As a result of the search, 34 ounces of cocaine and 4.6 grams of crystal meth were seized. According to a press release, the RCMP estimates the street value of the drugs to be about $100,000.
Police also seized $14,332 in cash.
The search took place in a local residence and resulted in multiple charges.
Christopher Robert Field and Hillary Frances Key are both charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime and possession of a controlled substance.
Field is also charged with two counts of weapons/ammunition possession contrary to a prohibition order. He was remanded into custody following a bail hearing.
Key was released on conditions and $5,000 cash bail. Both are scheduled to appear in Jasper Provincial Court on April 14.
The Jasper RCMP is asking anyone with information regarding the drug trade or any other crime to contact them at 780-852-4421 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
RCMP confiscate $5,000 in marijuana
Jasper RCMP seized about $5,000 in marijuana during a drug bust, March 24.
According to police, officers executed a search warrant at a house on Geikie Street and found a significant amount of marijuana and other drug paraphernalia.
鈥淭he RCMP continues to combat the trade of illegal marijuana as part of our ongoing commitment to reduce the impact of these groups,鈥� wrote Const. Patrick Vallee in a press release.
鈥淒rug traffickers are often abusing some people, using their illness and addiction as a source of revenue for themselves and organized crime syndicates. Jasper RCMP will diligently investigate and charge those who are involved in the trafficking of illegal drugs in our community.鈥�
Guillaume Pierre Benoit, 33, from Jasper was arrested and charged with one count of possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.
He is scheduled to appear in court on April 14 at the Jasper Provincial Courthouse.
Jasper Skytram opens for the season
The Jasper Skytram had its earliest opening ever, shuttling visitors to the top of Whistlers Mountain for the first time this year on March 25.聽
The Skytram will operate from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until May 20, before extending its hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. from May 21 to June 24.
An adult day ticket costs $39.95, while a family of four runs for $99.85. Kids who are five years old and younger are free. Prices don鈥檛 include tax.
For more information visit www.jasperskytram.com.
