News Release Archives > March 2018

Posted: March 29, 2018

Cocaine, Handgun Seized in Lethbridge Bust

Lethbridge… A handgun was seized alongside nearly half a kilogram of cocaine as the result of an ALERT investigation in Lethbridge. ALERT’s Lethbridge organized crime and gang team made the seizure on March 27, 2018, after searching a vehicle and an apartment suite. The Lethbridge Police Service provided assistance with the search. ALERT alleges the… Read more »

Posted: March 28, 2018

Fentanyl, Firearm Seized in Fort McMurray Bust

Fort McMurray… Powdered fentanyl and a firearm have been seized following an ALERT drug trafficking investigation in Fort McMurray. It is alleged the fentanyl was being sold as heroin. ALERT’s Fort McMurray organized crime and gang team made the seizure on March 21, 2018, with the help of Wood Buffalo RCMP. The drugs and firearm… Read more »

Posted: March 23, 2018

Suspect Voyeur Arrested at Lethbridge Pool

Lethbridge… ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has arrested a man for allegedly filming adults and children inside the change room of a Lethbridge pool. On March 22, 2018, the suspect was arrested at the University of Lethbridge’s Centre for Sport and Wellness. ICE investigators allege the 18-year-old man was filming inside the pool’s change… Read more »

Posted: March 09, 2018

Calgary Police officer charged with child pornography offences

Calgary… ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has arrested a member of the Calgary Police Service for child pornography offences. Thomas Buttle was arrested on March 8, 2018. The 33-year-old man was charged with possessing, accessing, and making available child pornography. His Calgary home was searched and a number of computers and electronic devices were… Read more »

Posted: March 06, 2018

Lethbridge suspect charged with multiple sex offences against child victim

Lethbridge… ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a Lethbridge man with a number of sex offences allegedly committed against a 13-year-old girl. Gary Lippa, 37, was arrested by the ICE Unit on February 22, 2018, at his Lethbridge home. A number of computers and electronic devices were seized. Lethbridge Police and RCMP provided… Read more »

Posted: March 02, 2018

Gang Member Suspected of Drug Trafficking in Lethbridge, Blood First Nation Reserve

Lethbridge… An alleged member of the Mad Cowz gang has been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking in Lethbridge and the Blood First Nation Reserve. ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime and gang team arrested Corey Amyotte on February 28, 2018, along with four other suspects. The 33-year-old man from Manitoba is an alleged member of the… Read more »

Posted: March 01, 2018

Calgary Crime Group Linked to Fentanyl Lab, Drug Importation, Homicide

Calgary… A year-long investigation by ALERT has dismantled an alleged organized crime group operating out of Calgary. ALERT worked alongside the Calgary Police Service and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to link the group to numerous alleged criminal offences. Project Arbour was an investigation by ALERT Calgary’s organized crime and gang team that uncovered a Calgary… Read more »

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