By Liam Verster

Drug Bust

Three Grande Prairie residents charged in drug trafficking investigation

May 18, 2021 | 5:30 AM

Grande Prairie RCMP have laid charges against three individuals following a drug trafficking investigation.

On April 19, Mounties executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of 102 Street and 107 Avenue.

During the search officers discovered and seized a large quantity of drugs consisting of:

• 569 mL GHB
• 118 grams Methamphetamine
• 103 tablets of Prescription Medication
• 42 tablets Alprazolam
• 21 grams Cocaine
• 15 grams Fentanyl
• 14 tablets Oxycodone
• 2.6 grams Heroin
• 21 tablets of unidentified substances

Officers also seized two airsoft handguns, $6,543 in cash, and items consistent with drug trafficking.

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Renae Arnold (36) and Jason Holtz (41) were arrested and charged with:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x6
• Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose x2
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

Carol Gaudet (40) was also charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.

Following a judicial interim hearing, Arnold, Holtz and Gaudet were all released from custody, and all three individuals are due to appear in Grande Prairie Provincial Court on May 19, 2021.

The RCMP asks that anyone with information relating to this case or to any other illegal activity be reported right away by calling the detachment at 780-830-5700. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the P3 Tips website or app.