Prince Albert RCMP drug seizure: four adults arrested during traffic stop

On July 21, 2024 at approximately 4:00 p.m., Prince Albert RCMP received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the RM of Garden River.

Officers responded immediately and located the suspect vehicle on Highway #302. Officers attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop and fled towards the city of Prince Albert. Officers did not pursue the vehicle due to public safety concerns.

Shortly after, officers located the suspect vehicle parked on a service road. As a result of investigation, officers arrested three adult females and an adult male at the scene.

During subsequent investigation, officers located and seized approximately 22 grams of MDMA and drug trafficking paraphernalia in the vehicle. Officers also located and seized approximately 155 grams of methamphetamine and approximately 6 grams of fentanyl the male attempted to hide in his pants.

Saskatchewan RCMP Police Dog Services were also engaged to assist and located a discarded can of bear spray and a modified rifle in the ditch near the scene of the arrest.

34-year-old Brennan Sewap from Prince Albert is charged with:

• one count, flight from peace officer, Section 320.17, Criminal Code;
• one count, failure or refusal to comply with alcohol demand, Section 320.15(1), Criminal Code;
• two counts, operation while prohibited, Section 320.18; Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code; and
• three counts, possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

20-year-old Lacey Bear, 34-year-old Leigh Takakenew, 27-year-old Marlena Thomas, each from Prince Albert, are charged with:

• three counts, possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and
• one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code.

Brennan Sewap, Lacey Bear, Leigh Takakenew and Marlena Thomas appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court on July 23, 2024.

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