Edmonton police seize $1M worth of fentanyl, heroin in large drug bust
Posted February 12, 2026 11:11 am.
Last Updated February 12, 2026 11:13 am.
Edmonton police say they seized more than $1 million worth of illegal drugs and handguns during an investigation last year.
The Edmonton Police Service says an investigation began in June about a large quantity of drugs and firearms at a short-term rental property.
Authorities say more than five kilograms of fentanyl, as well as large quantities of heroin, cocaine, and assorted drug trafficking paraphernalia and supplies were seized during a search.
Police say they also seized 12 prohibited handguns with magazines, a prohibited assault rifle and ammunition, and over 1,000 rounds of assorted ammunition during that same search – an estimated street value of more than $100,000.
Additional searches at two separate addresses in December led to the seizure of another $500,000 worth of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine, and some $70,000 in cash, according to Edmonton police.
Richard O’Connor-Larmond, 31, is facing 14 charges including possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking; producing a controlled substance; and possession of firearms for the purpose of trafficking.
Manal Fawaz, 31, was charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking.
The allegations against them have not been tested in court.
