Drumheller, Alberta – On Sept. 16, 2022, Drumheller RCMP entered into an investigation involving drug trafficking and weapons offences after an allegation was made that a male was assaulted and threatened with a firearm at a residence in the north end of Drumheller. On Sept. 17, Drumheller RCMP, assisted by the Calgary Police Emergency Response Team and Calgary Police Dog Services, executed a search warrant at this residence.
As a result of the search, Police located fentanyl, methamphetamine, as well as several other items that were confirmed to be stolen.

Lloyd Smith (56), a resident of Drumheller, has been charged with the following offences:
· Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking
· Possession of methamphetamine
· Possession of property obtained by crime (x4)
Lloyd Smith was released from custody and will be appearing in Drumheller Provincial Court on Nov. 25, 2022.
Shane Pentelescu (37), a resident of Drumheller, has been charged with the following offences:
· Pointing a firearm
· Uttering threats
· Assault
Shane Pentelescu was released from custody following a judicial interim release hearing and will be appearing in Drumheller Provincial Court on Oct. 21, 2022.
Drumheller RCMP
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