Saskatchewan RCMP’s Pelican Narrows detachment and La Ronge Crime Reduction Team (CRT) conducted a targeted enforcement project – aimed at removing dangerous weapons and illicit drugs from the community – in Pelican Narrows from February 9 to 11.

 

Officers seized five illegal firearms, 210 grams of methamphetamine and contraband alcohol during various enforcement efforts. Twelve people were arrested, charged and remanded into custody as a result of investigations over the weekend, which included:

 

RCMP  were proactively looking for Ashton Ballantyne, who was wanted on multiple warrants for offences including assault and assault with a weapon. Investigation determined he’d been at a cabin recently and left two firearms there. Officers continued searching for Ballantyne, who then turned himself into the Pelican Narrows RCMP detachment. He was arrested on his outstanding warrants and charged with seven firearms-related offences, including one count of weapons trafficking.

 

While out conducting patrols, the RCMP also made several other arrests including open alcohol in a vehicle,plus they located various firearms, a large sum of methamphetimines for the purpose of trafficking along with contraband alcohol which is prohibited by a Pelican Narrows bylaw.

 

The action taken by the RCMP was crucial in the battle towards drug and substance abuse in the community linked to various gang activity.

If you have information about any suspicious or criminal activity in Pelican Narrows, report it to Pelican Narrows RCMP at 306-632-3300. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477.

 

 

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