A Saddle Lake man is facing numerous weapons and drug-related charges after RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in the community earlier this week.

On March 9, 2026, St. Paul/Saddle Lake RCMP, with assistance from the Emergency Response Team – North, Police Dog Services and the Eastern Alberta District Rural Crime Reduction Unit, carried out the warrant at a home in Saddle Lake.

Firearms, drugs and cash recovered

During the search, officers seized several items including firearms, ammunition, weapons, multiple controlled substances and approximately $10,000 in Canadian currency.

Police say the investigation resulted in charges against Darin Moses, who now faces a lengthy list of criminal offences.

Charges laid

Moses has been charged with:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking
• Two counts of possession of a firearm knowing possession was unauthorized
• Two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon knowing possession was unauthorized
• Possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number
• Four counts of weapons possession contrary to order and failure to surrender authorization
• Unsafe storage of firearms
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Two counts of failing to comply with a release order condition
• Failing to comply with an undertaking condition

Investigation continues through the courts

RCMP say the matter is now before the courts.

St. Paul/Saddle Lake RCMP also thanked the assisting units involved in the investigation.