Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Saskatchewan RCMP have charged three people and seized multiple firearms following an investigation into drug trafficking in the Battlefords area.
On November 28, 2024, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), North Battlefords Crime Reduction Team – Gang Task Force (CRT-GTF) and Crime Reduction Team (CRT), and the Battlefords Detachment executed search warrants at two residences – one in the 800 block of 107th Street and one in the 1000 block of 105th Street – in North Battleford, SK as part of a drug trafficking investigation.
Officers arrested 16 individuals – nine females and seven males – at the two residences. Thirteen were later released without charges.
While executing the search warrants, officers located and seized methamphetamine and other evidence of drug trafficking, three firearms, ammunition, three replica firearms and body armour.
As a result of investigation, three individuals are charged.
Heather Mooswa, a 27-year-old female from North Battleford, SK, is charged with:
- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
- one count, possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized, Section 92(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, unsafe storage of firearms, Section 86(2), Criminal Code; and
- one count, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code.
Joannie Mooswa, a 22-year-old female from North Battleford, SK, is charged with:
- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Zackery Sanderson, a 32-year-old male from Kinistino, SK, is charged with:
- one count, weapons possession contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of a prohibited weapon when knowing possession unauthorized, Section 92(2), Criminal Code;
- one count, unsafe storage of firearms, Section 86(2), Criminal Code; and
- one count, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code.
Heather Mooswa, Joannie Mooswa and Zackery Sanderson made their first appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court on December 2, 2024.
Information is key to community safety
If you have information about drug trafficking, illegal gun use or gang activity in the Battlefords area, call the North Battleford Crime Reduction Team – Gang Task Force at 310-RCMP (7867) to speak to an officer about how you can provide confidential tips.
Information can be submitted confidentially and you may be rewarded for your information. Your name may be kept confidential and you will not be required to appear in court.