UPDATE: Two U of R Rams among five arrested in $1.5M drug bust

Two Regina Rams football players have been arrested in relation to a four-month drug trafficking investigation.

On Thursday and Friday, the Regina Police Service executed eight search warrants and charged five people. A news conference with more details is expected at 2:30 p.m. on Monday.

A prohibited .22 caliber handgun and ammunition were part of the seizure by Regina Police on Feb. 20 and 21, 2025.

980 CJME reached out to the University of Regina for a statement.

“We can confirm Michael Jourdan and Tarick Polius are student-athletes enrolled at the University of Regina and played football for the Rams during the 2024 season. Due to the ongoing police investigation, we will not comment on the arrest or the charges. At this time, the individuals are suspended from the football team,” the statement read.

At a news conference, Inspector Gary Giroux Giroux said this size of drug bust was rare in Regina a few years ago, but that it’s becoming more common.

“Is the drug scene growing in Regina or within our province, I think with the number of seizures and the volume of seizures that we have made, one could assume that it is increasing,” said Giroux.

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Giroux said the fentanyl came from somewhere outside of Saskatchewan, from east of the province. He added the amount of fentanyl is enough for 75,000 doses.

“So 75,000 people in our community and maybe some surrounding communities do not have access to that now,” he explained.

Tarick Polius was named a Canada West all-star in 2024. (Piper Sports Photography)

Polius was considered a future CFL prospect who was in his fourth season of U Sports eligibility.

The 6’7″, 310-pound defensive lineman was named a Canada West all-star in 2024. During 11 games last year, he had 49 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and five pass knockdowns.

He played junior football with the Westshore Rebels (2021-22) and the Okanagan Sun (2023) before coming to the U of R.

Jourdan also played his junior football with the Okanagan Sun. During 2024 with the Rams, he compiled 22 tackles, one interception in the regular season and then an interception against Laval in the Mitchell Bowl.

The investigation was by the Regina Police Service Drug Unit and Regina Police Service Street Gang Unit.

Amongst the February 2025 seizure was five kilograms of fentanyl, 476 grams of cocaine and 22 grams of methamphetamine. (Regina Police Service)

According to the news release, the police searched residences and vehicles in Regina, Alameda and Frobisher.

The seizures included the following:

• 7.5 kilograms of fentanyl;
• 476 grams of cocaine;
• 22 grams of methamphetamine;
• $151,425.00 in cash;
• A prohibited .22 calibre handgun and ammunition;
• A restricted 9mm handgun and ammunition; and
• 3 vehicles.

The Regina Police Service estimates the seizure to amount to roughly 1.5 million dollars. (Regina Police Service)

Giroux said the amount of the drugs is significant.

“Those drugs are obviously very serious to the community, they cause death and bodily harm in our community and with our public,” said the inspector.

A 36-year-old and 44-year-old man from Regina were arrested along with a 32-year-old man from Alameda. The two Rams players, aged 24 and 21, are from Toronto.

On Feb. 21, the five accused made their first court appearances in Regina Provincial Court.