Charges have been laid following a traffic stop in Brocket. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Piikani Nation RCMP lay drug & weapon possession charges

Oct 8, 2024 | 2:25 PM

BROCKET, AB – A person in southern Alberta faces nine charges.

At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024, the Piikani Nation RCMP says it conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Brocket townsite.

The driver of the vehicle reportedly had a suspended license and was on conditions that he not be in contact with a particular passenger.

Officers searched the vehicle and claimed to have found 0.5 ounces of suspected fentanyl and 3.6 grams of suspected methamphetamine.

A pair of nunchucks were also allegedly found in the vehicle, which is a prohibited weapon in Canada. The driver is currently barred from possessing any weapons.

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Garon Plaited Hair, 44, of no fixed address, is charged with two counts each of failing to comply with a release order and disobeying a court order.

He also faces a variety of possession-related counts, including a weapon for a dangerous purpose, a prohibited weapon, controlled substances for fentanyl and meth, as well as one count of driving while prohibited.

Plaited hair has been remanded into custody following a bail hearing.

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