Vermilion RCMP lay drug charges on male
On Jan. 17, 2025, Vermilion RCMP responded to the request of a well-being check in a rural area near Township Road 524 and Range Road 82.
RCMP members responded to the location and through the course of the investigation, seized an array of bear spray, and then drugs, including approximately 2.93 grams of suspected psilocybin, over 27 grams of suspected methamphetamine, over 4 grams of fentanyl, almost 2 grams of suspected cocaine, a large quantity of suspected gabapentin.
Francis Meesto (35), a resident of Lloydminster, Alta., was charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose x 2, possession of controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, and endangering an animal.
Meesto was released with a court date of March 17, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Vermilion.
RCMP had located a very young puppy which appeared in distress and was transported to receive care.
The Vermilion RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the location of, or sightings of crimes in the area. Anyone with information in relation to this incident or other crimes, are asked to please contact the Vermilion RCMP at 780-853-4441 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8377 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
Constable Julie-Ann Strilaiff
Alberta RCMP
