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RCMP in Fort Chipewyan make major drug seizure

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Jon Tupper

May 5, 2024

FORT CHIPEWYAN, Alberta— Charges are pending against two males following a drug seizure in Fort Chipewyan.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) conducted a check stop in the northern hamlet on Friday, May 3. Police uncovered a large quantity of what is believed to be crack cocaine, valued at approximately $60,000, along with a significant number of vaping cartridges.

Both occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody and are now awaiting a judicial hearing.

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