Prince Albert CRT seizes cocaine and loaded firearm in traffic stop
Community Safety Alert – Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
On April 30, 2026, officers with the Saskatchewan RCMP Prince Albert Crime Reduction Team (CRT) stopped a vehicle in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan as part of a proactive investigation. During this traffic stop, police arrested the driver and passenger and seized a significant quantity of cocaine, cash and a loaded sawed-off firearm linked to the vehicle.
Two 18-year-old men from Warman, Saskatchewan have now been charged with multiple drug trafficking and firearms-related offences. The case underscores ongoing enforcement activity in the Prince Albert area, a community that already faces elevated crime pressures as reflected in our Prince Albert Crime Statistics & Safety Report and broader Prince Albert area crime data.
Official Incident Details
According to the official information, the Prince Albert CRT conducted the traffic stop in Prince Albert on April 30, 2026. Both occupants of the vehicle were arrested without incident.
Police report the following items were seized during the investigation:
- Approximately 168 grams of cocaine, packaged in separate bags
- Cash believed to be proceeds of crime
- A cellphone
- A loaded sawed-off firearm located during a search of the vehicle
As a result of the continued investigation, 18-year-old Landon Saccucci and 18-year-old Adam Braun, both from Warman, Saskatchewan, have each been charged with the following offences:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Possession of restricted firearm/prohibited weapon with ammunition without licence/registration, Section 95(1), Criminal Code
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, Section 91(2), Criminal Code
- Possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, Section 94(1), Criminal Code
- Unsafe storage of a firearm, Section 86(2), Criminal Code
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code
- Possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number, Section 108(1)(b), Criminal Code
In addition, Adam Braun faces two further charges:
- Possession of a weapon contrary to order, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code
- Possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized, Section 92(1), Criminal Code
Both accused appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court on May 1, 2026. The Prince Albert Police Service Crime Reduction Team assisted the Saskatchewan RCMP Prince Albert CRT throughout this investigation.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident is a clear example of the intersection between illegal drug trafficking and weapon-related risks in Saskatchewan communities. The presence of a loaded sawed-off firearm alongside packaged cocaine suggests potential for violence and harm that extends beyond those directly involved in the alleged offences and into surrounding neighbourhoods.
Community safety is strengthened when residents remain alert to suspicious activity around vehicles, unusual short-term visits to homes or parking lots, and signs of drug trafficking such as frequent brief visits at all hours. While only police should confront suspected criminal activity, residents can document times, locations and descriptions, and report concerns to their local RCMP or municipal police service. Anonymous tips can often be provided through Crime Stoppers in your region. Early reporting of suspicious behaviour helps law enforcement disrupt drug networks and remove illegal firearms from circulation, contributing to safer streets for everyone.
Official Source & Community Safety
This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the saskatchewan community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.
Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.