Lloyd RCMP charge man with drug trafficking

MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

In May 2023, Lloydminster RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) began an investigation into drug trafficking within the Lloydminster area. As a result of the investigation, on May 29, Lloydminster GIS conducted a traffic stop resulting in the seizure of 47 grams of suspected methamphetamine, brass knuckles, a handgunstyle BB gun, a digital and what’s special about their vehicle.

“There’s some pretty nice vehicles out there and kids take pride in them.”

One of the standout vehicles was a Dodge Ram truck scale, and various drug paraphernalia.

As a result of the traffic stop, a warrant was issued to search a nearby residence under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act where RCMP found further evidence of drug trafficking.

As a result of the investigation, RCMP has charged Christopher Ironstand, 42, a resident of Lloydminster with:

- Possession for the driven by Kaiden Protz in the Blood, Sweat and Tears category, meaning he did all the work on it himself, including lifters.

“It’s an ‘’03, 6-litre with an old 4.5 motor in it. It’s got purpose of trafficking

- Possession of a prohibited weapon

Ironstand was released with his next court appearance set for Aug. 15 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Lloydminster Alberta.

“Those who produce

190cc injectors, turbo-built transmission,” said Protz.

He says he learned how to do things by watching how-to videos on YouTube.

“My dad helped me a bit, but mostly YouTube,” he and traffic illicit drugs destroy lives, homes and communities. The RCMP remains fully committed to enforcing laws against illicit drugs to their fullest extent, “said Cpl. Christopher Byford of the Lloydminster RCMP. added.

Ironically, he won his category minutes after being asked to state his chances of winning.

“I think they’re pretty good,” he foretold.