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Man Facing Seven Charges Following RCMP Investigation In The Pas, OCN

What started as an investigation of suspected meth trafficking has led to charges sexual exploitation charges.

 

OCN and The Pas RCMP started investigation Eric Leonard Richards on June 12th, suspecting that he was trafficking methamphetamine. During a traffic stop, RCMP members found and seized meth as well as items related to the trafficking of the narcotic.

 

Further investigation led offers to determine that Richards was involved in the sexual exploitation of multiple youth, and attempted to obtain sexual services from minors in exchange for drugs and alcohol.

 

The 64-year-old is facing seven charges, and remains in RCMP custody.

 

Below is a list of the charges that Richards faces:

 

  • Sexual exploitation of a young person (x3)
  • Obtaining sexual services for consideration from a person under 18 (x2)
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking
  • Failure to comply with an undertaking.

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