News Release Archives > July 2018

Lethbridge… An international child exploitation investigation that began in Alberta has led to the arrest of a man in Rotterdam, Netherlands. At least five victims have been identified, including a Lethbridge youth. ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit worked alongside the Lethbridge Police Service and National Police Netherlands on the case that involved online sexual… Read more »

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Edmonton… Two Alberta children have been rescued from sexual exploitation following separate investigations by ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation teams. The investigations unfolded in Edmonton and Sylvan Lake. The Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) teams conducted separate search warrants on July 19, 2018, in Edmonton and Sylvan Lake. In both instances, the victims were allegedly being sexually… Read more »

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Lethbridge… Three people have been arrested after allegedly using a Lethbridge hotel suite to traffic methamphetamine and suspected carfentanil. ALERT’s Lethbridge organized crime team made quick work of the suspected drug traffickers after sharing intelligence with Lethbridge Police Service about drug activity taking place. The hotel, located in the 1000-block of Mayor Magrath Drive South,… Read more »

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• drugs,
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• weapons

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• Organized Crime & Gangs

Red Deer… A lengthy organized crime investigation in the Red Deer area has resulted in the seizure of five firearms and more than $250,000 worth of drugs and cash. Project Rails was a year-long investigation by ALERT’s Red Deer organized crime team into suspected drug trafficking. The investigation concluded with the arrest of two suspects… Read more »

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