RCMP: Drugs, contraband tobacco seized in County

RCMP officers conducting proactive traffic patrols in Strathcona County say a vehicle stop led to the seizure of drugs and contraband tobacco.On April 23, 2026, at approximately 11:40 p.m., members of the Strathcona County RCMP Crime Reduction Unit initiated a traffic stop after determining a vehicle was not properly registered. During the stop, officers observed contraband tobacco inside the vehicle and arrested both occupants.A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of fentanyl, cocain