Items confiscated by the Blood Tribe Police Service during an arrest on January 16, 2023. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Standoff man charged with drug trafficking offences

Jan 17, 2023 | 9:49 AM

STANDOFF, AB – The Blood Tribe Police Service (BTPS) has apprehended a man accused of drug trafficking.

On Monday, January 16, 2023, officers investigated a complaint of a suspicious person in Standoff.

BTPS arrested one man who police say was in possession of five grams of suspected fentanyl, prohibited weapons, and a replica firearm.

Tyrik Mark Good Rider, 23, of Standoff, is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl, possession of a prohibited weapon, and carrying a concealed weapon.

Good Rider was released from custody on a promise to appear in Cardston Provincial Court in February.

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Anyone with information on this matter is asked to call Blood Tribe Police Service at 403-737-3800 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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