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Drugs, money, and weapons seized in Lethbridge

Dec 22, 2021 | 1:03 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Police Service Crime Suppression Team (CST) seized drugs, money, and weapons after a man was charged.

Bruce Wyld, 49, is charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime under $5,000, and possession of a prohibited weapon. LPS says Further charges may be pending.

Police seized 5.5 grams of crack cocaine and 13.5 grams of powder cocaine, with a total street value of about $1,500, as well as about $2,000 cash as proceeds of crime.

“A subsequent search warrant executed at his residence in the 300 block of 12 B Street North turned up a crossbow and BB gun, which he was not allowed to possess due to a weapons prohibition,” the release reads.

The arrest was made following a short-term investigation in which CST members witnessed activity consistent with drug trafficking, the Lethbridge man was arrested at a business in the 500 block of 13 Street North on December 21, 2021.

Wyld remains in custody while awaiting a Judicial Interim Release hearing.