On May 22, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service’s Criminal Investigation Section received information that a male, who was staying in a hotel on Redcliff Drive SW, was in possession of a large quantity of drugs and a firearm.

The investigation resulted in a search warrant being executed on the hotel room where a quantity of methamphetamine and fentanyl was seized.  The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $10,442.

Ryan Paskaluk (27 years of age) was charged with the following;

• Failing to comply with a release order x 2
• Possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine)
• Possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl)

Paskaluk was held for a judicial interim release hearing where he was remanded into custody pending his next court appearance on May 28, 2024, in Medicine Hat Provincial Court.

Media Contact:
S/Sgt. Jason Graham
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8421