Police seize significant quantities of meth and fentanyl during traffic stop

Lethbridge Police seized thousands of doses of methamphetamine and fentanyl following a routine traffic stop over the weekend.

Just after midnight on February 8, a member of the K9 Unit stopped a vehicle after observing multiple traffic violations, including failing to stop at a stop sign and failing to use a turn signal. When the vehicle stopped along the 1200 block of 5 Avenue South police observed open liquor inside along with drug paraphernalia. The driver was found to be suspended, breaching conditions of a release order and was also wanted on an outstanding warrant for driving while unauthorized. During a search of the vehicle incidental to arrest, police seized nearly 170 grams of methamphetamine (the equivalent of 1,700 street doses) and 279 grams of fentanyl (2,790 street doses). In addition, police seized drug paraphernalia and two fake license plates. 

The driver and an occupant of the vehicle were subsequently charged. A third occupant was released without charges. 

Dakota Blaker-Sisco, 37, of Calgary, is charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. Following a Judicial Interim Releasing hearing, he was released with conditions to appear in court February 27. 

Daniel James Chrysler, 44, of Coaldale, is charged with failing to comply with the conditions of a release order. He was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear it court February 11.