Traffic stop leads to drug, weapons seizure and multiple charges

Illicit drugs and trafficking paraphernalia were seized by Meadow Lake RCMP during a traffic stop on Thunderchild First Nation. 

On May 11, at approximately 5:45 p.m., RCMP initiated a traffic stop after noticing an SUV that matched the description of a stolen vehicle, which the investigation determined was stolen. Officers arrested the vehicle’s three occupants.  

During a search of the SUV, RCMP located and seized 94 grams of methamphetamine, 11 grams of cocaine, drug trafficking paraphernalia, an imitation firearm and other weapons.  

26-year-old Micayla Jimmy, 35-year-old Ashton Martell, and 27-year-old Tariq Nicotine, all from Thunderchild First Nation, now face multiple charges: