News Release Archives > August 2020

Posted: August 25, 2020

Four Arrested in Brooks Drug Bust

Medicine Hat… Four people have been arrested and charged with drug and firearms offences after an ALERT investigation in Brooks, Alta. More than $46,000 worth of drugs and cash were seized. ALERT’s based in Medicine Hat concluded the investigation on August 19, 2020, with the execution of three search warrants in Brooks. Brooks RCMP and… Read more »

Posted: August 20, 2020

Grande Prairie Bust Nets Cocaine, Firearm

Grande Prairie… Two suspected drug dealers were arrested in Grande Prairie following an ALERT investigation. One and an estimated $80,000 in drugs and cash was seized. ALERT Grande Prairie’s made the arrests on August 14, 2020. Grande Prairie RCMP helped with the investigation, including the search of three local homes. “ALERT believes these suspects were… Read more »

Posted: August 19, 2020

Drugs and Guns Seized; Calgary Couple Arrested

Calgary… A Calgary couple has been arrested after ALERT seized various amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine, along with three firearms. The suspects were arrested on August 6, 2020, by ALERT Calgary’s . Calgary Police Service helped with the search of homes in the Dover neighbourhood and Beltline area. ALERT seized $14,000 worth of drugs… Read more »

Posted: August 18, 2020

Southeast Alberta Property Crime Unit Getting Big Results

Medicine Hat… Vehicles, firearms, and power tools are just some of the stolen items recovered by an upstart policing team in southeast Alberta. A joint forces initiative between ALERT, Medicine Hat Police Service, and the RCMP is aimed at tackling regional property crime. ALERT’s Southeast Alberta Property Crime Unit launched at the beginning of April… Read more »