Calgary man charged following Cochrane RCMP drug investigation

Calgary Man Charged After Cochrane RCMP Drug Investigation

Randall Arsenault, 58, from Calgary, faces charges following a drug investigation linked to a suspected overdose death earlier this month in the Mînî Thnî area of Stoney Nakoda Nations.

He has been charged with trafficking a controlled substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Details of the Arrest and Investigation

Arsenault was arrested in Calgary on October 29 after a joint effort by the Cochrane RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) and the Calgary Police Service Gang Suppression Team.

During the arrest, authorities seized approximately 69.5 grams of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Investigation Timeline

The inquiry began in early October when Cochrane RCMP responded to a suspected overdose death in Mînî Thnî.

The CRU then launched an operation to trace the source of the drugs involved, ultimately identifying Arsenault as a suspect in Calgary.

"Arsenault was arrested in Calgary on Oct. 29, after an investigation by Cochrane RCMP’s Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) and the Calgary Police Service’s Gang Suppression Team."
"During the arrest, officers seized about 69.5 grams of fentanyl and methamphetamine."

His case highlights ongoing efforts to address the supply of dangerous substances connected to fatal overdoses in local communities.

Author's summary: A thorough investigation by local police units led to the arrest of a Calgary man linked to drug trafficking following a fatal overdose in Stoney Nakoda Nations.

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CochraneNow CochraneNow — 2025-11-01

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