Edmonton Driver Charged With Drug Trafficking After Enoch Cree Nation Traffic Stop

On the evening of August 30, around 5:15 p.m., officers from the Enoch RCMP Detachment flagged a vehicle whose headlight had burned out. The stop, which took place on the Enoch Cree Nation reserve, quickly turned into a drug‑related investigation.

After a routine search of the car, detectives uncovered a small but incriminating haul: nine grams of what they believe to be cocaine, four grams of suspected crystal meth, a handful of distribution‑grade bags, two scales and other typical paraphernalia.

The driver, a 52‑year‑old man from Edmonton who is not a member of the Enoch Cree Nation, was arrested on a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking. He will appear before a St. Albert court on December 23 to answer to the allegation.

In addition to the criminal charge, the man was issued a $1,000 trespassing ticket by Enoch Cree peace officers and was told he is banned from the reserve indefinitely. "This enforcement action highlights the continued efforts of Enoch RCMP and Enoch peace officers to proactively address criminal activity and help keep Enoch Cree Nation safe," Sgt. Warren Munro said in a news release.

Police are still asking the public for any information that could help with this case or other investigations. Tips can be shared with the Parkland RCMP non‑emergency line at 825‑220‑7267, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477, online at www.P3Tips.com, or via the “P3 Tips” mobile app.