(Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Drugs, firearm, cash seized during arrest in Lethbridge

Mar 31, 2022 | 3:39 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – A Lethbridge man faces charges related to the trafficking of illegal substances.

Members of the Crime Suppression team conducted a short-term investigation into drug trafficking in various downtown locations.

Officers searched a home in the 500 block of 12 Street South on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, and arrested one man without incident.

They seized a firearm, more than $24,000 in cash, and more than $5,200 worth of drugs including 41.44 grams of methamphetamine, 13.4 grams of fentanyl, and small amounts of cocaine and codeine pills.

Police also confiscated suspected stolen property.

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Robert Joseph Zimmer, 47, of Lethbridge, has been charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of an identity document, possession of a firearm obtained by crime, unauthorized possession of a firearm, careless storage of a firearm, and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace.

As the investigation is ongoing, more charges may be laid later.

Zimmer was released from custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in court on April 21, 2022.