An Edmonton couple arrested by Maidstone RCMP on weapons and drug charges were released after appearing in Lloydminster Provincial Court.
Manal Ali Fawaz, 25, and Garnett O’Connor, 23, were charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a firearm while prohibited, carrying a concealed weapon, and unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle.
They were arrested by Maidstone RCMP on Feb. 27 after being stopped on Hwy 16 for traveling 174 km/hr in a 110 km/hr speed zone.
After verbal interactions with the female driver, police started a drug investigation and arrested the two. Police obtained a search warrant and searched the vehicle. Hidden inside the vehicle they found 370 grams of suspected crack cocaine in four vacuum-sealed bags, as well as a loaded pistol.
Fawaz and O’Connor reappear in Lloydminster Provincial Court June 4 to elect how they want to be tried.
