U.K. man charged in Saskatchewan opium bust

A sign for the City of Weyburn can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

Two men, including one from the United Kingdom, have been charged following a large drug bust in Weyburn, Sask.

The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) announced the arrests on Monday.

On July 17, investigators arrested a 30-year-old Weyburn man and a 50-year-old man from the United Kingdom while executing search warrants at a home and a hotel room in the community.

Officers seized around 4.3 kilograms of suspected opium, around $4,000 in Canadian currency and more evidence related to the importation and trafficking of drugs.

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The accused from Weyburn faces six drug-related charges including the possession, trafficking and importation of opium in addition to smuggling.

The 50-year-old from the United Kingdom faces possession and trafficking charges and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Both men made their first appearances in Weyburn Provincial Court on Monday.

WPS noted its investigation was supported by the Winnipeg Police Service and the Canadian Border Services Agency.