Moose Jaw police seize over 400g of fentanyl, man arrested

A Moose Jaw police vehicle can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

A 23-year-old man is facing drug-related charges following an investigation by the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS).

On Dec. 12, MJPS officers found the suspect’s vehicle at a home on the east side of the city.

Further investigation by police led to 467.5 grams of fentanyl being seized. The street value of the seized narcotics is believed to be approximately $95,000, according to police.

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Officers also discovered an imitation firearm in the suspect’s vehicle.

According to MJPS, fentanyl is usually sold in a “point” or in portions of 0.1 grams. The amount seized equals around 4,600 “points.”

As a result of the operation, the 23-year-old suspect was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl as well as breach of undertaking and breach of probation.

He made his first appearance in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Friday, Dec. 12.