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DRUG BUST

Two charged after RCMP seize cocaine, crack in Meadow Lake

Feb 24, 2026 | 10:37 AM

Two individuals have been charged after Meadow Lake RCMP seized cocaine and crack from a residence.  

In late December, RCMP seized methamphetamine, cocaine and weapons at a residence in Meadow Lake. Two people were arrested, including a man who had previously been released on conditions. He allowed officers to search his person, vehicle or residence if they had reasonable suspicion that he may be in possession of a controlled substance.  

Based on continued investigation, RCMP’s Meadow Lake Crime Reduction Team searched a residence on Seventh Street E. in Meadow Lake on Feb. 20. Officers located and seized approximately 135 grams of cocaine, approximately 19 grams of crack cocaine, about 240 pharmaceutical-style pills, a sum of cash, and trafficking paraphernalia.  

A man and woman were arrested at the residence. During the time of the arrest, the woman provided a false name to officers.  

As a result of continued investigation, 28-year-old Michael Ross from Meadow Lake is charged with: 

– one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking 

– one count, possession of the property of crime under $5,000 

– two counts, fail to comply with undertaking 

21-year-old Julianne Cardinal from Meadow Lake is charged with: 

– one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking 

– one count, possession of the property of crime under $5,000 

– one count, obstruct peace officer 

She was also arrested on a warrant for charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking related to the same late December drug seizure in Meadow Lake. 

Ross and Cardinal were scheduled to appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on Feb. 23. 

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