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Two Taber men facing drug-related charges after weekend 911 call

Two Taber men are facing charges after an incident in that community on Saturday.

A 911 call reported there was a break and enter in progress at a local home as a witness spotted a man trying to get inside the residence.

The suspect was arrested a short distance away.

Taber Police say further investigation led them to believe the home was possibly being used for illegal drug activity and obtained a search warrant.

Inside they found several unsecured firearms, cash, and a large amount of drugs.

27 year old Matthew Erick has been charged with a number of drug trafficking and weapons-related offences while 29 year old Terry Van Huizen has been charged with break and enter and possession of drugs.

Van Huizen will appear in court in Taber January 21st while Erick has a court date set for February 11th.

Tina Karst
Tina Karst
A Lethbridge College alumnus, Tina moved back to the community two years after convocation, in September 2007, to become a member of the CJOC News Team. She started as a weekend reporter/anchor and now serves as Associate News Director. When Tina's not tracking down local news, she's either busy at home with Jordan and their two kids or creating custom macrame pieces for a growing list of clients.
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