Police seize about $100K worth of drugs in Thursday search

Methamphetamine seized by the Prince Albert Police Service in 2019. – Prince Albert Police Service/Submitted

Prince Albert police seized an estimated $100,000 of methamphetamine on Thursday evening.

Members of the Integrated Street Enforcement Team (ISET) executed a search warrant on a vehicle at the 500 block of 15th Street East.

They located various amounts of packaged methamphetamine, weighing a total of 2.7 pounds, as well as score sheets, a cell phone and a small amount of cash.

One man was arrested on scene after he tried to run away.

Police later executed another search warrant at a home on the 500 block of 26th Street East. They located a firearm, ammunition, a digital scale and other drug paraphernalia.

A 36-year-old man is facing several drugs and weapons-related charges.

A 32-year-old man is facing charges including possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of a firearm obtained by crime, resisting arrest and possession of the proceeds of crime.

ISET is made up of members from both the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) and the RCMP.

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