Media Release - SET/ICRT Investigation

File 2021-16941

Three people have been charged with drug trafficking offences following an investigation by the Prince Albert Police Service’s Street Enforcement Team (SET) in coordination with the Prince Albert Integrated Crime Reduction Team (ICRT) and the Prince Albert detachment of the Saskatchewan RCMP.

Police acting on a search warrant searched a residence near Prince Albert May 14. Upon further investigation, police located more than 900 grams of crack cocaine, just over 60 grams of methamphetamine, three imitation handguns, two magazines with functional ammunition, and several cell phones.

Justin Vern Bear is facing charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking in connection with this investigation. [Information 991161001]. Police have also charged 34-year-old Natasha Marie Franc with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of prohibited ammunition [Information 991160998].

A 16-year-old youth is charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking [Information 991161000].