Vermillion RCMP seize drugs, money, weapons and a stolen travel trailer
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On July 29, 2021, at approximately 6:15 p.m., an officer with Vermillion RCMP Traffic Services was conducting routine traffic patrols on Highway 16 near Mannville.
After conducting checks on a vehicle pulling a travel trailer, the officer observed that the licence plate did not match the trailer and a traffic stop was initiated. Further checks revealed that the trailer was stolen out of Parkland County and the driver was prohibited from driving.
As the officer was conducting checks, both the vehicle driver and passenger fled on foot into a wooded area. Additional officers from Verimilion, and Vegrerville detachments along with police dogs from both Cold Lake and St. Paul were called to the scene and both individuals were located and arrested. A search of the trailer revealed two additional people inside who were also arrested.
The investigation into the contents of both the vehicle and trailer resulted in a significant seizure of drugs, weapons and Canadian Currency.
The following items were seized:
– Nearly $8000 in Canadian Currency
– Approximately 78 grams of suspected Cocaine with an estimated street value exceeding $4,000
– 68 grams of suspected Fentanyl with an estimated street value exceeding $13,000
– Approximately 1.7 kilograms of suspected Methamphetamine with an estimated street value exceeding $83,000
– 9mm pistol ammunition
– Concealed carry pistol holster
– Imitation Glock 19 handgun
– Brass knuckles (prohibited weapon)
– Stolen travel trailer valued at $60,000
Lance Larin, age 44 of Edmonton, has been charged with 8 offences including; possession for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of stolen property over $5000, and possession of a prohibited weapon.
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