Weyburn police intercept parcel containing more than $10K of illegal GHB

The Weyburn Police Service drug unit seized approximately 17.75 litres of Gamma-Hydroxybutrate (GHB), with an estimated street value ranging from $10,000 to $18,000, on April 4.

GHB, is a colourless, odourless and tasteless liquid that causes, among other things, drowsiness, confusion and memory impairment. It is sometimes used as a date rape drug because it can be secretly added to beverages.

Weyburn's drug unit was notified by the Vancouver Police Department's gang crime unit that a suspicious parcel was making its way into the city via courier. 

"Through that investigation, we did get a search warrant and we did intercept a large amount of GHB coming into the province," Weyburn deputy police Chief Shane St. John said.

A 35-year-old Weyburn man was arrested and charged with possession of GHB for trafficking, unauthorized possession and unsafe storage of a firearm, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

St. John said GHB is most associated with sexual assault, but can also be used as a party drug. 

"It's dangerous, and no matter what you're using it for, it's not an ideal substance to put into your body whatsoever," St. John said. "You never know what someone's going to be using that for."

He said it's safer for everyone to get it off the street.

Weyburn Mayor Jeff Richards said he is pleased with the way this situation was handled, and that the community and residents are safe. 

"I think all of us know that there's a drug problem, not just in Saskatchewan, in Canada, North America. We are facing a drug problem at a level higher than we've ever seen in the past," Richards said.

"We're very grateful that these drugs are not on the street."

Richards said this is a good example of what co-operation between agencies can do.