Battlefords RCMP's Gang Task Force seizes meth, cigarettes and firearms during search warrant

On March 24, 2024, Battlefords Gang Task Force executed two search warrants, one at a unit at a multi-dwelling complex and one at a residence, in North Battleford as part of a drug trafficking investigation.

Officers located and seized approximately 1700 grams of methamphetamine, 28,000 illegal cigarettes, five firearms, ammunition, and other drug trafficking paraphernalia.

A photo of the seized items is attached. An adult male and an adult female were arrested at the scenes of the search warrants.

44-year-old Shara Swindler from North Battleford is charged with:

• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
• three counts, possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition, Section 95(a), Criminal Code;
• five counts, careless storage of a firearm, Section 86(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a firearm with tampered serial number, Section 108(1)(b), Criminal Code; and
• six counts, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, Section 88, Criminal Code.

47-year-old Sheldon Johnstone from North Battleford is charged with:

• one count, carry a concealed weapon, Section 90, Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, Section 88, Criminal Code; and
• one count, obstruct a peace officer, Section 129, Criminal Code.

Shara Swindler and Sheldon Johnstone will appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on May 27, 2024.

Saskatchewan RCMP's Critical Incident Response Team assisted in this investigation.

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