VEGREVILLE - A recent traffic stop in Vegreville resulted in RCMP later executing a search warrant at a residence in Vegreville, and seizing 135 cartons of contraband cigarettes, along with firearms and ammunition.
On July 10, Vegreville RCMP made several observations during a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of the driver, and a search of the vehicle. The next day, RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in the community.
"RCMP believe that the suspect was selling the contraband cigarettes in the area of Vegreville and other nearby jurisdictions," according to information from police.
Blake Devon Jackson, 40, from Vegreville, has been charged with: possess for the purpose to sell, transport for purpose to sell, and possession of a dangerous weapon.
Jackson was also charged with multiple breaches related to his previous court conditions. As a result of a Judicial Interim Release hearing, Jackson was released and was set to appear in court on July 17.
"Vegreville RCMP continues to combat all types of criminal elements effecting its community as part of our ongoing commitment to reduce the impact of what these offenses have on our communities," according to RCMP.
If you have information about this incident, please call the Vegreville RCMP at 780-631-2750 or call your local police.
If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).
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