Saskatchewan continues to see significant results from the strong partnership between the RCMP and the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety’s Provincial Protective Services (PPS). Working together, the RCMP’s specialized policing teams, along with PPS’s Conservation Officer Service and Saskatchewan Highway Patrol (SHP) officers, are targeting illicit drugs, weapons and human trafficking cases near the border and across the province.
During a proactive patrol on Jan. 28, 2025, RCMP and Saskatchewan Highway Patrol officers conducted a traffic stop in the Swift Current area. A search of the vehicle led officers to discover eight kilograms of fentanyl hidden under a spare tire. As a result, two occupants of the vehicle were charged with trafficking and possession for the purpose of trafficking.
“Thank you to the Saskatchewan RCMP, Saskatchewan Highway Patrol, conservation officers and all of our policing partners for their service to the people of Saskatchewan,” said Premier Scott Moe. “This seizure of fentanyl is another significant outcome we are seeing from our investments in the Saskatchewan RCMP and the Provincial Protective Services as they tackle crime and prevent harmful drugs from reaching our communities.”
“By removing illicit drugs and illegal weapons from our streets, our policing partners at the Saskatchewan RCMP and the Provincial Protective Services are helping to keep Saskatchewan communities safe,” Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Tim McLeod said. “Our partnership with the RCMP plays an important role in addressing critical issues, whether it is supporting border security or combating organized crime, we work together to ensure community safety.”
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On Jan. 9, 2025, the RCMP’s Roving Traffic Unit and Saskatchewan Highway Patrol officers were conducting proactive patrols when they carried out a traffic stop. Officers located and seized approximately 1,551 lbs. of illicit cannabis and a sum of cash from inside a large cargo van. An adult male was arrested and charged with trafficking and possession for the purpose of trafficking.
“RCMP officers and employees across Saskatchewan remain dedicated to the safety and security of the people and communities we serve, despite an increase in complex crimes paired with resourcing challenges we face,” Saskatchewan RCMP Assistant Commissioner Commanding Officer Rhonda Blackmore said. “Look at this month alone, investigators removed significant quantities of drugs from our streets. We have collaborated with partner agencies on multiple serious investigations. I am exceptionally proud to lead such a fantastic team.”
Since Jan. 6, 2025, PPS officers and the RCMP have also conducted high-visibility patrols near the Saskatchewan-U.S. border, including a collaborative enforcement effort this week north of the Regway border crossing. These enforcement efforts ensured a strong presence near the border, with a focus on commercial vehicle safety, traffic safety and compliance as part of the Saskatchewan Border Security Plan. In addition to the RCMP’s efforts, PPS officers have dedicated 750 hours to patrolling southern border routes, smaller communities and remote areas. More than 270 vehicles have been inspected, one firearm has been seized, and more than 80 provincial tickets have been issued.
Saskatchewan continues to see significant results from the strong partnership between the RCMP and the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety’s Provincial Protective Services (PPS). Working together, the RCMP’s specialized policing teams, along with PPS’s Conservation Officer Service and Saskatchewan Highway Patrol (SHP) officers, are targeting illicit drugs, weapons and human trafficking cases near the border and across the province. During a proactive patrol on Jan. 28, 2025, RCMP and Saskatchewan Highway Patrol officers conducted a traffic stop in the Swift Current area. A search of the vehicle led officers to discover eight kilograms of fentanyl hidden under a spare tire. As a result, two occupants of the vehicle were charged with trafficking and possession for the purpose of trafficking. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width() Read More
