On Highway 16 near Maidstone Wednesday, an eastbound vehicle occupied by two adult males was stopped by the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Roving Traffic Unit for failing to have proper mud flaps, a violation of the Saskatchewan Vehicle Equipment Regulations.
During the course of the vehicle stop, however, a simple equipment violation turned into a drug trafficking and possession investigation due to several factors that will be presented as part of the court process, states an RCMP press release
A search of the vehicle revealed three kilograms of methamphetamine, 0.5 kilograms of cocaine and three handguns.
Two adult males have been charged as a result.
Devin Marshall Cunningham (1986-02-22) of Edmonton, Alta, is facing the following charges: two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine and methamphetamine); one count of possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000; one count; one count of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000; one count of possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized; one count of possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle contrary; one count of possession of a restricted/prohibited firearm without a licence; one count of carrying a concealed firearm contrary; one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; and one count of unauthorized possession of a firearm.
Also charged is Andrew David Paddley (1988-11-17) of Edmonton, Alta. He is charged with the following: two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine and methamphetamine); one count of possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000; one count of possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized; one count of possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle; one count of possession of a restricted/prohibited firearm without a licence; one count of carrying a concealed firearm contrary; one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose contrary to Section 88(2) of the Criminal Code; one count of unauthorized possession of a firearm; one count of failure to comply with a recognizance; one count of possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
Both Cunningham and Paddley made their first appearances in North Battleford Provincial Court Friday morning. They are remanded in custody and will reappear Sept. 3 at 11 a.m. by CCTV.
