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By meadowlakeNOW staff

DRUG ALERT

Province issues warning after RCMP seize fentanyl-laced meth in Meadow Lake

May 28, 2025 | 5:33 PM

Saskatchewan RCMP say a quantity of methamphetamine laced with fentanyl was seized during a traffic stop in Meadow Lake earlier this week, prompting a provincial drug alert from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health.

The seizure occurred on Monday when officers with the RCMP’s Meadow Lake Crime Reduction Team found approximately 29 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. Officers conducted a roadside test of the seized drugs, which tested positive for fentanyl. It’s believed the substance was being sold as crystal meth.

A photo of the fentanyl-laced methamphetamine seized by police in Meadow Lake. (RCMP/submitted)

Investigators believe the drugs were destined for Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation and Island Lake First Nation, although that has not been confirmed. Officers also seized pepper spray and a sum of cash during the traffic stop.

As a result of their findings, 36-year-old Dallas Kelly Weeseekase from Island Lake and 22-year-old Charise Paddy from Makwa Sahgaiehcan were arrested at the scene and are facing multiple charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl, and possession of property obtained by crime. Additional charges related to weapons and probation breaches were also laid.

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They are scheduled to appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on Aug. 5.

Provincial Response

Following the seizure, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health issued a public drug alert on Wednesday, warning that white crystals sold as methamphetamine in the Meadow Lake area may contain fentanyl.

“There is an unknown quantity of fentanyl in the sample, and people who use crystal meth may experience opioid toxicity,” the ministry said.

The alert, which remains in effect until June 4, notes that naloxone can temporarily reverse the effects of opioids, but it will not counteract the stimulant effects of meth.

Health officials urge the public to reduce the risk of overdose by:

• Carrying a free take-home naloxone kit, available by calling HealthLine 811;
• Contacting the National Overdose Response Service at 1-888-688-6677 when using substances alone;
• Understanding protections under the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, which shields individuals from certain legal consequences when calling for help during an overdose;
• Accessing drug-checking services through saskatchewan.ca/overdose.

The RCMP says getting dangerous illicit drugs off the streets remains a top priority. Anyone with information on drug trafficking is asked to contact your local RCMP at 310-RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1‐800‐222‐TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

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