RCMP in Sask. nab 4 people in possession of suspected fentanyl

RCMPin Saskatchewan say four people are facing a slew of drug-related charges after a recent traffic stop where suspected fentanylwas found.

On Friday, RCMPstopped a vehicle in Herbert, Sask., lookingfor a man wanted on outstanding warrants by the RCMPin Swift Current.

Four people were found inside the vehicle, all wanted on outstanding warrants.

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RCMPsearched the vehicle, seizingquantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin and a substance suspected to be fentanyl.

Officers also found cash and a prohibited weapon.

An 18-year-old from Swift Current and three others aged, 28, 19 and 20, all from Medicine Hat, Alta., are now facing a total of 47 charges, includingdrug possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a prohibited weapon.

The accused are due to appear in Swift Current provincial court Monday.