Lac La Biche RCMP traffic stop leads to seizure of drugs and cash

On Nov. 22, 2022, at 12:00 am Lac La Biche RCMP while conducting traffic stops on Highway 881 near Lakeland Drive located a suspicious vehicle parked near the weigh scales. During the traffic stop it was observed that the driver had an open container of cannabis.

Lac La Biche RCMP initiated an investigation resulting in the search and seizure of 34 grams of Cocaine that had been divided individual bags, and a significant amount of cash.

Clayton Lucier, 33, of Lac La Biche, was arrested and is facing charges, which include:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking
• Fail to comply with release order condition.

Following a judicial hearing, Lucier was released on conditions to attend Lac La Biche Provincial Court on Dec. 5, 2022.

As these mattes are now before the courts, no further updates or details surrounding the incident will be provided.