Red Deer, Alta.- On June 26, 2023, Red Deer General Investigation Section (GIS), concluded a nine-month investigation resulting in a significant amount of drugs and cash being seized.
GIS with the assistance of Police Dog Services and Red Deer RCMP executed search warrants in the Glendale, Rosedale, and Oriole Park neighbourhoods of Red Deer, as well as a local restaurant.
As a result of the search, RCMP seized;
- 538 grams of suspected cocaine
- 396 grams of suspected methamphetamine
- $6100 Canadian dollars
- Drug trafficking paraphernalia
The approximate street value of the drugs is over $77,000.
Omar ABUELHAWA (58), a resident of Red Deer, has been charged with:
- Trafficking controlled substances X7
Following a Judicial Interim Release, Abuelhawa was released to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer on July 19, 2023.
Phouthavong KHAMKHAY (55), a resident of Red Deer, has been charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking
Following a Judicial Interim Release, Khamkhay was released to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer on July 19, 2023.
Pakorn NARONG (51), a resident of Red Deer, has been charged with:
- Trafficking controlled substances X2
Following a Judicial Interim Release, Narong was released to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer on July 19, 2023.
Sone NARONG (50), a resident of Red Deer, has been charged with:
- Trafficking controlled substances
- Possession of proceeds of crime
Following a Judicial Interim Release, Narong was released to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer on July 19, 2023.
Members of the public who suspect drug trafficking or gang activity in their community are encouraged to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200 or their local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or using the “P3 TIPS” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
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