A Drug Trafficking investigation conducted by the EPS Drug Intelligence Unit (DIU) resulted in the arrest of a Saskatchewan male on March 1, 2023.

EPS patrol members assisted the DIU and Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) with executing a search warrant at a residence in Estevan.  Cocaine and Canadian currency were seized by investigators during the search.

36-year-old, Adam Jaleta of Regina, has been charged with the following offences:

• Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000;
• Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking;
• Trafficking cocaine.

Mr. Jaleta made his first appearance in Estevan Provincial Court on March 2, 2023 and has been remanded in custody to speak to the matter at a later date.

The public is reminded to call the EPS Drug Intelligence Unit at 306-634-1522 with any information regarding drug trafficking, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.  Anonymous tips can also be submitted via the Crime Stoppers App located at saskcrimestoppers.com.