Two people have been charged in a drug investigation on Witchekan Lake First Nation.
Spiritwood RCMP said in a news release they charged Eddie Binning, 26, and Damion Binning, 25, both of Witchekan Lake First Nation with several Criminal Code and CDSA offences.
Eddie Binning is charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm, unsafe storage of firearm, possession of weapon, two counts of trafficking of a controlled substance, and mischief.
Damion Binning is charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm, unsafe storage of firearm, possession of weapon, resist arrest, breach of undertaking, two counts of trafficking of a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance.
According to police, on April 12 at 1:45 a.m., Spiritwood RCMP along with the Emergency Response Team and RCMP Police Dog Service executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances warrant at a residence on Witchekan Lake First Nation. During the search a number of long barrel firearms and drug-trafficking equipment were seized.
The two accused were to appear in provincial court in North Battleford on April 13 at 9:30 am. According to police the investigation is ongoing.
