In late July, Wetaskiwin RCMP partnered with other RCMP units in order to target a known violent priority offender.

These warrants included:

- assault on police officer (x2)

- resist arrest (x2)

- flight from police

- mischief

- possession of a controlled substance

On July 30, the suspect, Aaron Olsen, was observed by officers in a vehicle trafficking controlled substances at a property in Ponoka, according to a release.

"The vehicle was stopped and Olsen as well as his passenger were arrested."

A search of Olsen and a subsequent search warrant executed on the vehicle resulted in the seizure of:

- $6,850 in currency

- 90 grams of fentanyl

- 112 grams of cocaine

- 149 grams of methamphetamine and a firearm

Police then executed a search warrant at the Ponoka residence and seize

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