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Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) has charged two men with drug trafficking offences after a traffic stop on Athabasca Street East yielded more than 61 grams of fentanyl and other illegal substances.
A 38-year-old a 26-year-old man were arrested Nov. 5 following a traffic stop in the 400 block of Athabasca Street East.
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The MJPS Community Policing Division members had initiated the stop regarding an impaired driving investigation, and the 38-year-old man was subsequently arrested for impaired driving.
However, a subsequent search of the vehicle and its passengers yielded 61.2 grams of fentanyl with an approximate street value of $3,050, along with 2.4 grams of methamphetamine, approximately $1,800 in Canadian currency, a bladed weapon, and other drug paraphernalia.
The fentanyl seizure represents a significant quantity of the synthetic opioid, which has been linked to numerous overdose deaths across Canada. Health officials consider fentanyl extremely dangerous due to its potency — it is approximately 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.
The drug is often mixed with other substances, making it particularly dangerous for users who may be unaware of its presence or concentration. Two milligrams could potentially be fatal, depending on the user and their health and past usage.
Both men face identical charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl, possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine, and possession of property obtained by crime.
The two made their first appearance in Moose Jaw Provincial Court Nov. 6.
Police view the combination of drugs, cash, and distribution-related items as indicators of trafficking activity.
Anyone with information about drug trafficking or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact Moose Jaw Crime Stoppers or the Moose Jaw Police Service.
