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$95,000 drug seizure results in charges against Lethbridge man

Sep 11, 2019 | 9:51 AM

LETHBRIDGE — A 22-year-old city man faces drug charges after $95,000 worth of methamphetamine, carfentanil and cocaine was seized from a west side home last week.

A short term investigation into drug trafficking activity, culminated on Friday, (Sept 6), with police conducting a targeted traffic stop on a Dodge Caravan.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of quantities of carfentanil and cocaine along with drug trafficking paraphernalia, $755 in cash and a pair of homemade brass knuckles.

A follow-up search warrant at a home along Purdue Court seized about 171 grams of methamphetamine, 185 grams of carfentanil, 107 grams of cocaine, a small quantity of psilocybin, counterfeit currency, stolen clothing and a 12 gauge shotgun.

Armande John Good Ride is charged with three counts of trafficking a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm, obtaining a firearm in the commission of an offence, possession of counterfeit currency, possession of stolen property and possession of the proceeds of crime

Good Rider is remanded in custody to appear in court Sept. 12.