RCMP investigate Raymore break-in, find fentanyl and polymer knuckles

Drugs and weapons seized during a break in in Punnichy. (Courtesy: Saskatchewan RCMP)

Punnichy RCMP say a 29-year-old man from Muskowekwan First Nation is facing multiple charges after officers responded to a reported break-and-enter at a residential garage in Raymore.

Police were called to the scene around 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 28. Officers located a male suspect nearby, though the owner of the garage declined to press charges related to the break-in.

During a search of the suspect, police seized approximately 34 grams of fentanyl and a set of polymer knuckles. The suspect was arrested at the scene.

As a result of the investigation, he has been charged with failing to comply with a probation order, two counts of failing to comply with an undertaking condition, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, and possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

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He is scheduled to appear in Punnichy Provincial Court on Feb. 3.

Police add while they cannot confirm a connection between this incident and a recent drug alert issued for the Punnichy area, they view this as a positive step.

“It is reassuring that investigators were able to locate and remove harmful substances from our community,” said detachment commander S/Sgt. Nathan Ronde in a press release. “The detachment remains committed to working alongside communities to help identify drug activity and combat the presence of dangerous drugs in the area. We are grateful for the community’s continued support and the information shared, which plays a vital role in helping keep our communities safe.”

Raymore, Sask. is located about 112 kilometres north of Regina and 205 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon.