Regina police arrest four after series of drug busts

Raids on a number of homes — including one right across the street from a school — allowed the Regina Police Service to break up a drug trafficking ring in the city.

According to police, officers from the drug unit executed seven search warrants Friday. Four were on vehicles and three were on residences located in the 3900 block of Green Falls Drive, on Dixon Crescent across from a school, and on Lorne Place.

A media release from police said the raids netted about 650 grams of crack and powder cocaine, 62 grams of fentanyl, and 10 grams of an unknown powder. Officers also seized $14,500 in currency, multiple cellphones, digital scales and other evidence of drug trafficking.

A 37-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, both from Regina, were charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl, and possessing proceeds of crime over $5,000.

A 25-year-old man from Terrebone, Que., and a 22-year-old man from Edmonton are facing charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine and possessing proceeds of crime under $5,000.

All four made their first court appearances Monday.