On December 20, 2022, the Guns & Gangs Unit, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 500 block of Stella Avenue. An SKS rifle and approximately $56,000 worth of illicit drugs were seized as a result of this investigation.
Four adults were taken into custody, and the following items were seized:
- an SKS rifle and ammunition
- various firearm components
- approximately 466 grams of Methamphetamine (estimated street value of $23,000)
- approximately 370 grams of Ketamine (estimated street value of $33,000)
- approximately $7,000 Canadian currency
- a money counter
- cell phones
- packaging materials
A 19-year-old female, Lakeesha Matilda Paige YOUNG, was charged with the following offences:
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order x 3
- Warrant for Failing to Comply with Release Order x 5
- Warrant for Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
- Warrant for Failing to Attend Court
- Warrant for Failing to Comply with Probation Order
A 31-year-old male and a 41-year-old female are also facing drug trafficking and firearm-related charges. They were released on an Appearance Notice as mandated by the Criminal Code.