Suspicious package call leads to major drug bust in Cochrane
Posted Oct 1, 2025 3:29 pm.
A routine call to police about a suspicious package has led to a significant drug bust and an arrest warrant in Cochrane.
On Sept. 15, a resident called Cochrane RCMP after discovering a suspicious package outside their home.
Upon examination, officers found the package contained cocaine and fentanyl, prompting an immediate investigation.
The investigation traced the origin of the package to a home in the Heritage Hills community. On Sept. 25, with support from the RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT), officers executed a search warrant at the residence.
Police seized more than 3.6 kilograms of illicit drugs, valued at over $300,000, along with Canadian cash.
As a result, arrest warrants have been issued for Cody Smith, 36, a Cochrane resident. Smith faces multiple charges, including:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl
- Possession of cocaine
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
Anyone with information about Smith’s whereabouts is urged to contact Cochrane RCMP or reach out to their local police. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the Crime Stoppers program.
