Battlefords CRT execute search warrant seize firearms and charges two suspects to Court

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On Sept. 8, Saskatchewan RCMP’s North Battleford Crime Reduction Team (CRT) arrested a man accused of breaching court-ordered conditions in North Battleford.

During his arrest, officers seized 258 grams of methamphetamine, a conducted energy weapon, and a sum of cash.

As a result of continued investigation, North Battleford CRT and Battleford RCMP’s Gang Task Force (GTF) executed a search warrant at a residence on 104 Street in North Battleford.

Officers located and seized three improvised firearms, illegal cigarettes, a sum of cash and an e-bike that had previously been reported as stolen.

Officers have charged Allan Strong, 44, of North Battleford with possession of Controlled Drugs and Substances for the purpose of trafficking, careless use/storage of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized, possession of prohibited weapon when knowing possession unauthorized, possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition,  weapons possession contrary to an order, failing to comply with a release order,  and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000,

Darlene Arnold, 46, from North Battleford is charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Strong and Arnold appeared in court in North Battleford on Sept. 10.

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