ESTEVAN - The Estevan Police Service has announced several drug-related charges against 49-year-old Darren Bakken of Estevan.
Search warrants for a vehicle and a residence in the central area of the city were executed on Jan. 22, as a result of a drug trafficking investigation conducted by the Estevan Police Service’s Drug Intelligence and Criminal Investigation Units.
Evidence seized during the investigation includes quantities of methamphetamine, hydromorphone, fentanyl and cocaine.
Bakken has been charged with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose oft trafficking, trafficking a schedule I substance (methamphetamine) and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, all under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
He is also charged with operation of a conveyance while prohibited and failing to comply with conditions of a recognizance under the Criminal Code.
None of the charges have been proven in court.
The Mercury and SaskToday.ca will have more details as they become available.
