Crime reduction unit track stolen vehicle to local campground, seize vehicle, camper and more

On Oct. 7, Grande Prairie RCMP’s crime reduction unit followed a vehicle they knew to be stolen until it reached its destination, Happy Trails Campground & Cabins. They watched the male occupant lock the vehicle and walk towards a trailer.

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The male was taken into custody, and investigators determined the trailer was also stolen. CRU members searched the trailer and arrested two other suspects, and the seizure of numerous items: approximately 300 grams of cocaine; a loaded handgun; a stolen SKS rifle; and ammunition.

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Three people were arrested: Cole Sazwan (25), a resident of Beaverlodge, Ethan Dow (24) and Annika Anderson (21), both residents of Grande Prairie. All three were charged with: possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking; unauthorized possession of a firearm; firearm obtained by commission of an offence; careless storage of a firearm; and possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 (x2).

Sazwan was brought before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody while Dow and Anderson were released on conditions. Sazwan is to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Grande Prairie on Oct. 10, while Dow and Anderson will appear before the same court on Nov. 16.

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