News Release Archives > July 2019

Posted: July 31, 2019

Lethbridge Search Nets Drugs, Handgun, Stolen Property

Lethbridge… Two Lethbridge residents have been arrested after an ALERT investigation resulted in the seizure of a variety of drugs, one handgun, cash, and stolen property. ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime and gang team made the seizure on July 26, 2019, to conclude a short-term drug trafficking investigation. Lethbridge Police Service provided assistance with the arrests… Read more »

Posted: July 29, 2019

2018-19 ANNUAL REPORT

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Posted: July 24, 2019

Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl Seized in Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat… More than $42,000 worth of cash and drugs – including methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl – were seized as ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team wrapped up a four-month investigation into drug trafficking activity. One person was arrested. On July 22, 2019, with the help of Medicine Hat Police Service, ALERT investigators executed search… Read more »

Posted: July 18, 2019

Million-Dollar Cocaine Seizure Made in Edmonton

Edmonton… Over a million dollars’ worth of cocaine has been seized after ALERT conducted search warrants at two Edmonton homes. ALERT seized over 11 kilograms of cocaine and 84 kilograms of a cocaine buffing agent. ALERT’s Edmonton made the seizure on June 8, 2019, and one person was arrested. The Edmonton Police Service and Alberta… Read more »

Posted: July 17, 2019

Record Methamphetamine Seizure in Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat… A two-month investigation by ALERT’s Medicine Hat has resulted in what is believed to be the largest methamphetamine seizure in the city’s history. Five people were arrested, and more than $120,000 worth of drugs and cash were seized. On July 13, 2019, with the assistance of Medicine Hat Police Service, ALERT investigators executed… Read more »

Posted: July 15, 2019

Handgun Seized in Fort McMurray Drug Arrest

Fort McMurray… A loaded handgun with its serial number filed off was seized after ALERT arrested a suspected Fort McMurray drug dealer. ALERT’s Fort McMurray organized crime and gang team seized the handgun alongside approximately $40,000 in drugs and cash. One person has been arrested and warrants are being sought for three additional suspects. “Taking… Read more »

Posted: July 12, 2019

Cocaine Seized in Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat… A pair of investigations by ALERT’s organized crime team in Medicine Hat have resulted in the arrest of two alleged drug traffickers and the seizure of nearly $33,000 worth of cocaine. The first investigation concluded on July 3, 2019, when the ALERT team initiated a traffic stop in Medicine Hat. A search of… Read more »

Posted: July 11, 2019

Project Embrace Makes 6 Arrests, $1 Million in Seizures

Edmonton… A drug trafficking network that spanned Alberta and British Columbia has been dismantled. ALERT’s Project Embrace has resulted in the arrest of six suspects and the seizure of over $1 million worth of drugs and cash. Project Embrace was a nine-month investigation that targeted all facets of the suspected ’s operation, including supply, distribution,… Read more »

Posted: July 3, 2019

Joint ICE Investigation Results in Rescue of Two Children

This news release is posted on behalf of the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit. Red Deer… A joint investigation involving the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit (Sask ICE) and the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ALERT ICE) resulted in the rapid capture of two men and the rescue of two children… Read more »

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