Firearms and drugs seized after the Lethbridge Police Service executed a search warrant on a residence and vehicle in North Lethbridge June 23, 2022. (Photo: Lethbridge Police Service)

By Drew Stremick

Drugs and firearms seized after suspect flees traffic stop

Jun 26, 2022 | 5:45 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has charged a suspect with multiple offences after firearms, drugs, cash, and stolen property were seized from a vehicle and residence on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

A member of the LPS K9 unit attempted a traffic stop near the intersection of 18 Street and 2 Avenue North on Thursday evening. Police say the vehicle fled the scene and was later located at a residence in the 1900 block of 6 A Avenue North.

Police arrested one suspect and obtained search warrants for the vehicle and residence.

The search warrants resulted in the seizure of three firearms; two of which police say were ‘sawed-off’ and one that police say was loaded and located directly beside the vehicle driver’s seat.

Other items seized include a replica handgun and drugs including methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, psilocybin, and prescription pills with an estimated street value of $9,000.

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Vance Elton Pidborochynski, 32, of Lethbridge has been charged with 26 Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act charges. Pidborochynski remains in custody awaiting a Judicial Interim Release hearing.