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Fort McMurray… Sixteen suspected drug dealers have been arrested, and warrants are being issued for several more, following a series of ALERT investigations targeting street-level traffickers in Fort McMurray and surrounding communities.
The investigations took place in January and February 2020 in conjunction with Wood Buffalo RCMP. In total, more than $18,000 worth of drugs, cash and stolen property were seized, including:
“Working together with our law enforcement partners to address drug trafficking and property crime at the street level is an integral part of keeping the communities we serve safe,” said Insp. Sean Boser, ALERT Regional Teams.
A total of 16 people were arrested and charged with 41 criminal offences related to drugs, weapons and proceeds of crime:
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Androw Yousif, a 24-year-old man from Fort McMurray. Investigators are also in the process of issuing warrants for five additional male suspects, all from Fort McMurray.
The work we do is about our communities, and that’s why we recognize that residents can be instrumental in tackling serious crime. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a crime, or you suspect criminal activity, please reach out. Your information will remain strictly confidential.
Thank you for helping to make Alberta safer by being actively involved and reporting suspicious activity.