A 35 year old Saskatoon man is facing more than 50 firearm and drug trafficking charges following an investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service Drug Unit (SPSDU).

At approximately 7:00 p.m., July 13, 2019, investigators witnessed activity consistent with drug trafficking taking place in the parking lot of a restaurant in the 3100 block of Preston Ave. South. Two men, both 35 years of age were arrested at the scene. The first man was found to be in possession of mobile phones, bundles of cash totalling $450 and 15 small baggies containing soft cocaine. The second male was found to be in possession of one baggie containing soft cocaine.

A subsequent search was conducted at a residence in the 200 block of Willis Crescent. Inside the home investigators located approximately $10,500 in cash, 2.3 kgs of powdered cocaine, 1.2 kgs of fentanyl powder, 741 fentanyl pills, 30 grams of crack cocaine, 6 kgs of psilocybin (mushrooms), .85 grams of methamphetamine, 63 bottles of steroids, four handguns, one rifle, two restricted rifles, a ballistic vest, prohibited magazines, and ammunition.

One 35 year old man is facing a charge of possession of cocaine. The other is facing charges of trafficking cocaine, possession for the purpose of trafficking; cocaine, MDMA, psilocybin, fentanyl and steroids, possession of methamphetamine, possession of the proceeds of crime over $5000, and 45 firearm related charges.

A photo of the evidence seized is attached.

Court information #991097070, 991097073.

(Occurrence Number: 19-72667)

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