Saskatoon police seize kilos of coke, nearly $500K in cash

(Courtesy: Saskatoon Police Service)

Two men are facing trafficking charges following a bust in Saskatoon last week that led to the seizure of a sizeable amount of drugs and nearly half a million dollars in cash.

Officers made the first move around 6 p.m. on Friday outside a business in the 2100 block of 8th Street, arresting a 39-year-old man, according to a Saskatoon police news release.

Police say the man, who was also wanted on Canada-wide warrants, was in possession of cash, cocaine and knife.

About 30 minutes later, officers made the second arrest following a traffic stop around Phelps Way and Tweed Lane in the Rosewood neighbourhood.

Officers arrested an 18-year-old man who police say was also in possession of cash, cocaine and a knife.

Soon after, police executed search warrants at homes in the RM of Aberdeen, Rosewood and a business in the 300 block of 103rd Street East in Sutherland.

Saskatoon police say they seized items including 4,200 hydromorphone 8 milligram tablets, nearly 8 kilograms of cocaine, $428,795 cash and cellular devices.

Both men face charges for trafficking and weapons-related offences.