In the summer of 2023, Blackfalds RCMP began an investigation into drug trafficking in the Blackfalds area. As a result of the investigation, on Sept. 5th, 2023, RCMP observed the suspect who appeared to be selling drugs from a Toyota Camry. RCMP initiated a traffic stop and arrested the suspect. RCMP seized:
· 86.8 grams of suspected Methamphetamine
· 5.6 grams of suspected Cocaine
· 93 Percocet pills
· A loaded prohibited/Restricted firearm
· $5100 in Canadian Currency
· 16 grams of suspeceted Fentanyl
· Other pills that are not yet known.
Evidence obtained in the search of the vehicle led officers to continue the investigation. On Sept. 6, 2023, RCMP executed a search warrant at a hotel in Red Deer. As a result of the search of the hotel room, RCMP seized:
· 28.3 grams of suspected methamphetamine
· 8 grams of suspected Cocaine
· 12.6 grams of suspected Fentanyl
RCMP have arrested and charged Blackfalds resident, Reanne Brodersen (28), with:
· Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (x4)
· Possession of the Proceeds of Crime
· Weapons offences (x4)
· Failure to Comply with Weapons Prohibition Order (x2)
· Fail to Comply with Release Order (x2)
Bordersen has been taken before a justice of the peace and remanded with her next appearance date set for Oct. 19, 2023, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.