RCMP seize nearly 5 pounds of cocaine, other drugs from Esterhazy home

A man is facing charges in Esterhazy after RCMP seized nearly five pounds of cocaine and other drugs from a home in the town.

RCMP said several different detachments were involved in the investigation which led to a search of a home on Gonczy Avenue in Esterhazy. Mounties haven’t said when the search was.

Officers seized four pounds and 13.4 ounces of cocaine, one pound of crack cocaine, several ounces of crystal meth, money and two guns from the home.

Sarwar Habib, 21, is facing charges of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of a weapon obtained by crime, careless use of a firearm , and possession of property obtained by crime.

Habib will make his next court appearance Thursday.