A Saskatoon man is facing charges following a six-month investigation into illicit drug trafficking in Northern Saskatchewan communities.

In June 2023, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team received reports of the crime occurring in La Ronge, Stanley Mission and Prince Albert.

In August, officers gathered evidence during a targeted traffic stop conducted on Highway #2, north of Prince Albert, as well as during a search warrant executed at a residence on Shea Crescent in Saskatoon. Officers located and seized illicit drugs including crack cocaine and cocaine, cash, trafficking paraphernalia, a vehicle and electronic devices.

Investigation continued through the fall of 2023. As a result, on December 21, 60-year-old Randolph Letwiniuk from Saskatoon was arrested and is now facing five charges and is scheduled to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on February 15.

The investigation continues.