The Regina Police Service is committed to removing dangerous illicit drugs from the street. These efforts are ongoing as our police service continues to combat the opioid crisis in our community.
In the first seven months of 2023, officers have seized more than 10.4 kilograms of fentanyl – this is a significant number as extremely small quantities of the drug can be lethal. The 10.4 kilograms in seizures represents millions of potentially lethal doses and is the largest amount seized by the Regina Police Service in a single year to-date. Enforcement efforts will not slow down and this number is expected to rise by the end of this year.
In addition to fentanyl, the amount of cocaine and methamphetamine seized is also significant. Since January 2023, the following amounts have been taken off the street:
- Cocaine: 2,697 grams (2.6 kilograms)
- Methamphetamine: 9,226 grams (9.2 kilograms)
These illicit drugs were confiscated through 727 different seizures made by officers in our investigative units such as the Street Gang Unit, the Drug Unit and the Crime Reduction Team. Patrol officers have also played an important role. They often locate illicit drugs in the course of their duties conducting traffic stops and during routine calls for service and arrests.
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 (as of July 30) | |
| Fentanyl | 6,997 grams | 8,243 grams | 5,750 grams | 10,410 grams |
| Cocaine | 13,061 grams | 15,749 grams | 15,334 grams | 2,698 grams |
| Methamphetamine | 18,439 grams | 22,121 grams | 14,915 grams | 9,226 grams |
In many cases, firearms and other weapons, along with proceeds of crime are also seized as a result of these investigations.
More information about some of the more recent illicit drug seizures can be found below.
Drug Trafficking Charges Laid Following SGU Investigation
https://www.reginapolice.ca/2023/08/drug-trafficking-charges-laid-following-sgu-investigation/
Investigation Results in Seizure of Firearms and Drugs
https://www.reginapolice.ca/2023/08/investigation-results-in-seizure-of-firearms-and-drugs/
Charges Laid in Drug Trafficking Investigation
https://www.reginapolice.ca/2023/08/charges-laid-in-drug-trafficking-investigation/
Dangerous Drive Leads to Charges
https://www.reginapolice.ca/2023/06/dangerous-drive-4/
Police Operation Leads to Multiple Drug-Related Charges
https://www.reginapolice.ca/2023/05/police-operation-leads-to-multiple-drug-related-charges/
If you have information about drug trafficking in Regina, contact our RPS Drug Tip Line (306)777-8602 or report anonymously through Regina Crime Stoppers: https://www.reginacrimestoppers.ca/ .
We also encourage citizens to learn more about Naloxone (Narcan) kits and how you can help those living with substance-use disorders.
