Courtesy: Faust RCMP
Faust RCMP lay charges and seize over 2 kilograms of cocaine after traffic stop
Faust, Alta. – On Jan. 20, 2025, Faust RCMP, assisted by Lakeshore Regional Police and High Prairie RCMP, conducted a traffic stop in the area of 46 Street, in High Prairie, Alta., after observing a vehicle stunting.
Throughout the course of the investigation, the two males from the vehicle, were charged.
Zylo Sebastian Badger (19), a resident of High Prairie, was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.
Badger was brought before a Justice of the Peace, where he was remanded with a court date of Jan. 22, 2025 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Slave Lake, Alta.
Navdeep Dhiman (20), a resident of Edmonton, Alta., was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, and unauthorized possession of a prohibited/restricted weapon.
Dhiman was brought before a Justice of the Peace, where he was released with a court date of Feb. 3, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in High Prairie.
Additionally, RCMP seized approximately 2.2 kilograms of suspected cocaine, over $13,000 in cash and drug paraphernalia.
RCMP aim to protect our communities on a daily basis and our community members have been loud and clear that they do not want drugs in the area. Removing quantities such as this from our northern areas is a step in that direction.
The Faust RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the location of, or sightings of drug related crimes in the area. Anyone with information in relation to suspicious drug behaviour is asked to please contact the Faust RCMP at 780-355-3730 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8377 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
