Edmonton man facing 73 charges after police seize 4 lbs. of fentanyl, submachine gun from home

A 30-year-old Edmonton man is facing 73 drug trafficking and firearm-related charges.

The Edmonton Police Service says it conducted a search warrant on Jan. 2 at a home in central Edmonton at 103 Street and 107 Avenue.

Police said they seized nearly four pounds of fentanyl worth more than $445,000 (street value) and 200 grams of cocaine with an approximate street value of $15,000.

Authorities say officers also discovered weapons, including a submachine gun, a shotgun, two rifles, two handguns, two tasers, 25 prohibited magazines and hundreds of ammunition rounds.

Additionally, police say they located evidence of drug production, 12 Canadian passports, and items capable of producing fake identification cards.

The charges against Clark McDonagh include possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of identity documents and drug production.