Two people are facing charges after Olds RCMP launched an operation to reduce drug-impaired driving in the community.
From July 18 to 20, RCMP made a number of traffic stops, seizing 43 grams of suspected methamphetamine.
A 43-year-old Calgarian was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and failing to comply with a probation order. The suspect was released from custody and is due in Didsbury provincial court on Aug. 22.
A 50-year-old Mountain View County man was charged with possession of a controlled substance and was also arrested on an outstanding warrant from Olds RCMP. He was scheduled to appear in Didsbury provincial court on Monday.
Police said charges are pending against another man for possession of drugs and breach of release conditions, as well as against a woman for possession of a controlled substance and two counts of breaching a release order.
Olds RCMP want to remind the public of the importance of reporting suspicious activity to police. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.