Woman arrested after drugs discovered in baby stroller

An Edmonton woman was arrested and charged with drug-related offences Thursday, after EPS officers discovered GHB, crystal methamphetamine and crack cocaine in the same baby stroller that was carrying her 18-month-old child.

Two West Division officers were responding to a routine shoplifting call at a retail outlet in the downtown Edmonton mall, as part of a CAT Deployment currently stationed in the City Centre Mall. While investigating the alleged shoplifting incident, officers subsequently discovered two water bottles containing more than 100 ml of GHB in the baby stroller and approximately one ounce of crystal methamphetamine, and a small amount of crack cocaine in a baby’s lunch bag.



The accused was also found to be in possession of various drug trafficking paraphernalia, including a scale, baggies and score sheets (drug sales list).



Members from the EPS Child At Risk Response Team were immediately called to assist with the investigation, resulting in the apprehension of the accused’s 18-month-old child.



A 24-year-old woman is charged with possession (x1) possession for the purpose of trafficking (x2) and theft under $5,000 and breach of recognizance. She is also charged under the Child and Family Enhancement Act with Causing a Child to be In Need of Intervention and Child Endangerment.



The CAT deployments are part of the EPS Violence Reduction Strategy and have been successful in reducing crime and disorder in communities across the city. Stationed at City Centre Mall, the latest CAT deployment – being held March 18-21 – is focusing efforts on the inner-city.



For more information about the Community Action Team (CAT) and the Violence Reduction Strategy, please visit http://ift.tt/1t2coBg.

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