Two Airdrie residents have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance last month near the Stoney Nakoda resort and casino.
On Aug. 19, Cochrane RCMP issued a press release about an arrest that occurred west of the town on July 17. According to the detachment, local mounties received a complaint about an erratic driver on Highway 1 and Highway 40.
“Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop,” the release stated. “While speaking to the occupants, officers became suspicious of drug activity in the vehicle.”
After a short investigation, officers arrested both occupants for possession of a controlled substance. According to the release, a search incidental to the arrest resulted in the seizure of 228.8 grams of heroin and 22.8 grams of methamphetamine.
As a result, Airdrie residents Harvinder Randhawa, 43, and Charanjit Gandham, 35, were both charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance. According to the detachment, Gandham was released on a $5,000 no-cash bail, and his next court appearance is on Sept. 7 in Cochrane. Randhawa was also released on $1,000 cash bail, but did not show up for his court appearance on Aug. 10, and there is currently a warrant out for his arrest.
RCMP is asking the public's assistance for any information on drug trafficking in your area. Please contact your 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 by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
