Two drug warrants executed by drug and C.W.E.T units

**This story has been updated based on information released by the Estevan Police Service on Aug. 4.

Three men are facing charges in connection with Saturday’s seizure of approximately one kilo of cocaine valued at around $180,000 and a quantity of oxycodone and a marijuna derivative known as "shatter."

Sean Boscoe, 25, Damion Gordon, 22 and Raphael Escobar, 24 face various charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime. Boscoe is also charged with failing to comply with conditions of a recognizance, while Gordon was also charged with breaching his probation.

All parties appeared in Estevan provincial court on Tuesday morning. As of press time, the results of their proceedings were not known.

Two search warrants executed on Aug. 1 in Estevan by the Estevan Police Service’s Drug Unit and new Containment Warrant Entry Team (C.W.E.T), with the help of members of the RCMP South-East Regional Traffic Services and Integrated Organized Crime Unit. The search warrants were executed at 11 a.m. on Isabelle Street and Eighth Street in Estevan.

In addition, approximately $40,000 in cash was seized.

Five adult males and one adult female, all residents of Estevan, were arrested. Three were found to have no involvement in the drug operation and have been released unconditionally, according to the Estevan Police Service.

Estevan Police chief Paul Ladouceur said he is pleased with the work the newly implemented units are accomplishing.

"I'm very proud of the work our members are doing along with the RCMP in this area," Ladouceur said.

The C.W.E.T unit consists of officers with a high level of physical and psychological fitness who are outfitted with specialized equipment that includes new breaching tools, thicker bulletproof vests and heavier ammunition. The team is designed for a variety of situations.