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Lethbridge man charged following drug and weapons bust by Crime Suppression Team

Dec 23, 2020 | 9:36 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – A 35-year-old Lethbridge man faces multiple charges following a bust by LPS’ Crime Suppression Team.

Bradley Stephen Paskiuski was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 22 after surveillance revealed “activity consistent with drug trafficking”, according to Lethbridge Police.

As part of a search at a residence in the 1000-block of 13 Street South, more than $25,000 worth of drugs were seized including 26.3 grams of fentanyl, 162.8 grams of methamphetamine, 31.1 grams of cocaine, along with quantities of psilocybin, LSD and a substance suspected to be MDMA.

LPS added that drug trafficking paraphernalia, more than $6,500 in cash, a cell phone conducted energy weapon and several smaller items believed to have been stolen were also seized in the search.

Paskiuski has been charged with:

  • Five counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking a controlled substance
  • Possession of a controlled substance
  • Possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000
  • Knowingly possessing a prohibited weapon

The 35-year-old remains in custody while awaiting a Judicial Interim Release hearing.