By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

Prison Drug Activity

Slave Lake residents charged after lengthy drug investigation at Bowden Institution

Jul 23, 2021 | 11:53 AM

Charges have been laid after a year and a half of investigation into drug activity at Bowden Institution.

RCMP say institution staff began looking into suspicious activity in Nov. 2019.

A search was conducted that resulted in the discovery of hidden contraband. Packages contained fentanyl, methamphetamine, cannabis concentrates and tobacco, police say.

Innisfail RCMP led the investigation alongside Bowden Institution’s security intelligence office, and Slave Lake RCMP.

Raymond Foss, 32, Braden Foster, 31, and Joshua Laboucan, 23, all of Slave Lake, have been charged with:

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· Trafficking a controlled substance, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (x2),

· Distribute Cannabis, contrary to the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act, and

· Trespass by night.

Foss and Foster were arrested and then remanded following a court appearance. Foss was then released following a subsequent bail hearing. Their next court appearances are scheduled for Aug. 19 in Red Deer.

Laboucan remains at large with outstanding warrants for his arrest.

Innisfail RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

(rdnewsNOW)