Lloydminster Drug Bust Draws Sixty Charges

Lloydminster RCMP say that they’re seeing early signs of success from their crime reduction strategies. In the last 10 days, the RCMP say they have seized approximately $7,000 worth of illegal drugs, 10 firearms, $20,000 worth of stolen property, and arrested five people involved in the drug trade. Constable Grant Kirzinger attributes the success to a shift in focus from traditional policing to property crime and repeat offenders. He also says that these arrests are significant for the city, and make it a safer place to live. Those arrested face 60 charges combined.