(Supplied by Lethbridge Police Service)

By David Opinko

$60,000 worth of fentanyl seized in Lethbridge Airbnb bust

May 15, 2020 | 12:01 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) made a significant drug bust Thursday.

The Crime Suppression Team was investigating suspected drug trafficking activity of two men renting an Airbnb on the 1600 block of 23 Street South.

A warrant was executed and both suspects were arrested without incident.

Police seized 300 grams of fentanyl, said to be worth approximately $60,000, as well as $9,400 in cash.

Andres Joseph Connors, 31, of Calgary, and Robert Forrest Watt, 32, of Calgary, are charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime over $5,000.

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Both suspects are remanded in custody and are scheduled to appear in court on July 24.