Kindersley RCMP seize more than two kilograms of meth

KINDERSLEY — RCMP in Kindersley have seized more than two kilograms of methamphetamine and arrested a man after responding to a report of suspicious activity in a business parking lot on the town’s east side.

Police were called around midday on Dec. 11 to a complaint about a truck parked on 11th Avenue East, near the Walmart. Officers located the vehicle and searched it following an investigation. RCMP say they found about 2.1 kilograms of methamphetamine, ammunition and more than $87,000 in cash inside.

An adult man was arrested at the scene.

Further investigation led to several charges against 43-year-old Jason Pollo of Strathmore, Alta. He is charged with trafficking methamphetamine and possession for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, as well as possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and weapons possession contrary to order under the Criminal Code.

Pollo is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 20.

Kindersley RCMP say the investigation is ongoing.

“We won’t tolerate those who choose to introduce dangerous goods, like illicit drugs, into our community,” Staff Sgt. Sebastian Andrews, the detachment commander, said in a news release. “Through dedication and hard work, Kindersley RCMP stopped more than 20,000 ‘doses’ of methamphetamine from circulating through our detachment area.”