A 42-year-old Lloydminster man is facing charges following an investigation into drug trafficking in the area.
The Lloydminster RCMP says the investigation began last month, and resulted in officers conducting a traffic stop resulting in the seizure of 47 grams of what is believed to be meth, as well as a handgun style bb gun, brass knuckles, and various items that police describe as drug paraphernalia.
Authorities say the traffic stop also resulted in a search warrant being issued for a local home, where police allegedly found further evidence of drug trafficking. Subsequently, 42-year-old Christopher Ironstand has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of a prohibited weapon.
