Three arrested after RCMP search property near Girouxville

Three residents of the MD of Smoky River are facing a list of charges after police conducted a search warrant on October 18, 2018 at a rural property near Girouxville.

The search came after a lengthy investigation into a suspected stolen vehicle chop shop which involved members of the Western Alberta District Rural Crime Reduction Unit, RCMP Auto Theft Unit, McLennan RCMP and Peace Regional RCMP working together. Police say they found drugs, weapons and stolen property. A number of stolen vehicles and vehicle parts were recovered.

Ronald Paul Cloutier, Thomas Joseph Cloutier and Ember Lynn Brewster are facing a number of charges relating to drugs, weapons and stolen property.

Police say all accused have been released to appear in Peace River Provincial Court on November 19, 2018.