BTPS and Cardston RCMP executed a Search Warrant in Moses Lake (Full)

BLOOD TRIBE POLICE SERVICE
BOX 300
STANDOFF, ALBERTA
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MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISSEMINATION: April 29, 2016

On April 28th, 2016, the Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) of the Blood Tribe Police Service and the Cardston RCMP executed a Search Warrant pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) in the community of Moses Lake, on the Blood Reserve Alberta. Five Individuals, two adults and three youths were arrested and charged. The search resulted in the seizure of approximately 7 ounces of marijuana with a street value of approximately $2000 and $1131 in Canadian Currency.

The two adults charged are:

Cyles CHIEF BODY DOB: 1995/12/18
Released to appear in court on May 30th in Cardston Provincial Court.
Possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of proceeds obtained by a crime

Vaughn OKA DOB: 1992/11/01
Released to appear in court on May 30th in Cardston Provincial Court.
Possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of proceeds obtained by a crime

The three youth (who cannot be identified due to the Youth Criminal Justice Act) were charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds obtained by a crime and will appear in youth court in Cardston Alberta.

Anyone with information about this matter or any other matter, is asked to contact the Blood Tribe Police Service at 403-737-3800 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to crime stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward.

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Contact:
Sergeant Jason Colon
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403-737-8800

Approved:
K.L. Melting Tallow
Deputy Chief of Police