Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug and Firearm Seizure in Bonnyville

Two people are facing serious drug and firearm charges after Bonnyville RCMP seized methamphetamine, cash, and a loaded shotgun during a traffic stop earlier this month.

Erratic Driving Leads to Arrests
During proactive patrols, officers observed a vehicle driving erratically in Bonnyville. A traffic stop was conducted, and both occupants were arrested. During a search of the vehicle, police discovered a loaded shotgun, over $6,000 in cash, and a quantity of methamphetamine.

Charges Laid Against Two Suspects
32-year-old Francine Watchmaker of Frog Lake has been charged with:

• Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking

• Possession of property obtained by crime

• Unlawful possession of a firearm

• Careless use of a firearm

• Failing to comply with a release order

• Possession of a firearm while prohibited

Watchmaker was remanded into custody following a judicial hearing.

46-year-old Nairy Desaulnier of Cold Lake faces the same set of charges and was released after a hearing to appear in Bonnyville Provincial Court on October 21.

RCMP say proactive patrols like this continue to play a key role in removing drugs and weapons from local communities.