In September of 2023, Innisfail RCMP began an investigation into drug trafficking within the Innisfail area. Innisfail RCMP with assistance from Blackfalds, Sylvan Lake & Ponoka RCMP detachments as well as the Alberta Sheriffs Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) Unit joined forces focusing on an Innisfail residence and its occupants. During the investigation, suspects were observed actively engaging in what was believed to be drug trafficking. 

On Oct. 12, 2023, RCMP arrested two male suspects in their vehicle and seized cocaine and drug trafficking paraphernalia. Subsequent to that arrest RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on 45 street in Innisfail. During the search, a third suspect was arrested and police seized cocaine, methamphetamine, drug trafficking paraphernalia and two firearms with ammunition.  

Two males, ages 20 and 21, both residents of Innisfail, are being charged with:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine.
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine.

A 37-year-old male resident of Innisfail is being charged with:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine.
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine.
  • Unsafe storage of firearms.

All three have been released from custody and will appear at the Provincial Court of Justice in Red Deer on Dec. 7, 2023. 

“This investigation saw the close coordination between different RCMP Detachments and the Alberta  Sheriffs Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) Unit, “ says Staff Sergeant Ian Ihme, “ We are thankful to have interdicted these offenders who were actively engaged in the harmful sales of Cocaine and Meth in our community.”