Northern Village of Buffalo Narrows.  Photo courtesy of kayas.ca

RCMP in Buffalo Narrows and surrounding communities are looking to the public for information on illegal drug dealing.

The request follows an arrest on Friday which lead to the seizure of drugs.

Police say 23-year-old Joey Joseph Petit was arrested in Buffalo Narrows on other matters.

Investigators say he was carrying crack cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a large amount of cash.

Petit faces a number of charged including possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime.

He is being held in custody and will appear in court via video from Prince Albert on May 10th.

Anyone with information on the illegal drug trade in Buffalo Narrows, Buffalo River First Nation, Birch Narrows First Nation and surrounding areas is asked to contact the RCMP or Crime Stoppers.