On Friday November 25th, 2016, members from the Bashaw RCMP detachment, with assistance from RCMP police dog services, executed a search warrant on a residence in Bashaw.

A 66 year old male was located in the residence and found to be in the possession of a significant quantity of marihuana, an undisclosed amount of cash, scales and packaging supplies.

Brian PATTON has been charged with being in possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking and is due to make his first appearance in Stettler Provincial court on February 9th, 2017.

The public is urged and reminded to call the local detachment at 780-372-3793 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS if they have information to assist the police.