Vermilion RCMP lay drug trafficking charge after fentanyl found in baggies

Fentanyl found at the courthouse in Vermilion has led to charges.

On Monday, Mar. 17, Vermilion RCMP responded to a report from the Alberta Sheriff’s at the Vermillion Provincial Courthouse, of possible drugs found on someone at the location.

Vermillion RCMP attended and located Frances Meesto, 35, of no fixed address, and after investigation, was found to have a quantity of suspected fentanyl in individual baggies.

Meesto was charged with Possession of CDSA for the purpose of trafficking, and failure to comply with Undertaking.

Meesto was brought before a Justice of the Peace, where she was remanded with a court date of April 7, 2025 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Vermillion.

The Vermilion RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the location of, or sightings of any drug related crimes in the area.

Anyone with information in relation to drug or organized crimes is asked to please contact the Vermilion RCMP at 780-835-4441 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.