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EPS members arrest four on drug-related charges

The Estevan Police Service arrested four people Thursday night in connection with a drug investigation., Members attended an apartment located in northeast Estevan to conduct a conditions check on a male living at the residence.
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The Estevan Police Service arrested four people Thursday night in connection with a drug investigation.,

Members attended an apartment located in northeast Estevan to conduct a conditions check on a male living at the residence. Police located several different types of drugs along with other evidence. including a prohibited weapon.

Two 20-year-old men, an 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old female, all from Estevan, are being charged for trafficking Xanax, as well a possession of Xanax for the purpose of trafficking. One of the 20-year-old men will also be charged for breaching conditions of a release order.

As the investigation continues, further charges for the prohibited weapon, possession of psilocybin, and possession of illicit cannabis for the purpose of trafficking are all pending. All of the substances will be sent for testing with further charges pending based on the results.

The four individuals were lodged in cells until sober and will be released on conditions in front of a justice of the peace.