Two members of the Canadian Armed Forces face drug trafficking and weapons charges, according to a statement released by the Department of National Defence.
A complaint was filed with military police against the two individuals on Dec. 14, 2023, which alleged that the two men were dealing cocaine to other CAF members as well as local residents in Petawawa, Ontario where the base they were stationed at is located.
The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service was charged with investigating the complaint and the following day the file was assigned to the Hateful Conduct, Extremism, Drugs & Gangs Enforcement team.
The investigation led to the arrest of Bombardier Nathan Saunders and Cpl. Rickardo Bryce, both now facing drug possession and trafficking charges.
Saunders faces additional charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and careless storage of a firearm.
At the time of the arrest, the two were in possession of cocaine, crack cocaine and methamphetamine, worth a combined “street value of $35,000.”
The DND also reported finding $5,000 in cash and a handgun.
Both men were charged on Wednesday in civilian court.
