Sask. RCMP constable charged with drug trafficking going to trial

AnRCMP constablein Swift Current, Sask., will stand trial in November accused oftrafficking cocaine and ecstasy.

Michael Tara Chachula, 31, was arrested in Swift Current in January2015 and charged with two counts of drug trafficking.

• Const. Michael Chachula in Swift Current charged with drug trafficking

RCMP previously told CBC the investigation began in April 2014 when the force received a criminal complaint about Chachula.

RCMP asked the Moose Jaw Police to investigate the allegationbecause it involved a Mountie.

During the investigation, Moose Jaw police uncovered information unrelated to the original complaint, which prompted RCMP to investigate Chachulaforillegal drugs.

RCMP say Chachula has been working as a general duty constable in Swift Current since 2012.

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