Okotoks RCMP have released more details on the large police presence on South Railway Street from Tuesday, March 6.

Around 3:00 p.m. Tuesday the general duty, general investigative section and in collaboration with RCMP Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement and Response team conducted a search of the residence.

The search warrant resulted in the arrest of two men, and two women who are facing property and drug related charges.

27-year-old Cedrick Chouinard was arrested and charged.

He's been released on his own recognizance awaiting his first appearance for production of a controlled substance under the Controlled Drug and Substance Act.

37-year-old Christopher Desjardin has been charged and remanded into custody pending a bail hearing for possession of stolen property over $5000, theft under $5000 and three charges of failing to comply with a recognizance.

A 28-year-old woman has been charged with possesion of stolen property over $5000, and theft under $5,000.

A 27-year-old woman is charged with possession of a controlled substance under the Controlled Drug and Substance Act.

Both woman have been released awaiting their first appearance.

The investigation is ongoing.

 

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