Teen charged with trafficking after 800 grams cocaine, $14K in cash found in Red Deer home

Drugs and cash seized from a Red Deer, Alberta home. (Credit: RCMP)

A 16-year-old has been charged in connection with the seizure of hundreds of grams of cocaine and more than $14,000 in cash from a Red Deer home.

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RCMP carried out a search at the home in the Rosedale neighbourhood on March 19. Officers found the cash, around 800 grams of cocaine, as well as packing materials and a digital scale.

The 16-year-old, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime over $5,000 and illegal possession of government documents.

The youth was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer on April 3.