Wood Buffalo RCMP – traffic stop leads to drug seizure

October 7, 2026 - Fort McMurray, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Fort McMurray, Alta – On Sept. 30, 2026, at approximately 1:42 a.m. while conducting patrols of Fort McMurray, Wood Buffalo RCMP observed a vehicle driving under the marked speed limit. As a result, a traffic stop was initiated with the vehicle on Birch Road in the Thickwood neighbourhood. 

Upon speaking with the occupants, a passenger was determined to be failing to comply with their release order. The passenger was arrested and searched incidental to arrest. As a result of the search, the following was seized. 

• 1 ounce of suspected cocaine;
• 2.5 grams suspected crystal meth;
• 2.6 grams of suspected crack cocaine;
• suspected GHB; and 
• $175 Canadian Currency.

A 30-year-old resident of Fort McMurray is facing charges:

• 3 counts of fail to comply with condition of release order; and
• Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

The individual has since been released from custody and is set to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice on Nov. 10, 2026.

The driver, who cannot be named until an Information is sworn was also charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and released on scene. The driver is set to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice on Nov. 10, 2026.

Wood Buffalo RCMP encourages the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity to police. If you see suspicious activity, report it to police as soon as possible. Details like a licence plate, vehicle description or direction of travel can be valuable. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 9-1-1.

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