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Red Deer RCMP make significant drug bust in Highland Green

Red Deer RCMP seized a large quantity of illegal substances and weapons during a search last month.
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Red Deer RCMP seized a large quantity of illegal substances and weapons during a search last month.

Police conducted a search of a property in Highland Green on April 30 and seized a loaded firearm, ammunition and money.

They also located a large quantity of drugs and trafficking materials, including 17 grams of methamphetamine; 67 grams of fentanyl; three grams of suspected carfentanil and two grams of cocaine.

Matthew Ridsdale, 36, faces 16 charges as a result of the seizure and will be in Red Deer provincial courthouse on Thursday.