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Posted: February 15, 2019

Children’s Relief Caregiver Charged with Child Pornography Offences

Edmonton… A child relief care provider in northwest Alberta has been arrested by ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit for child pornography offences. Royal “Mac” Olsen was arrested on February 8, 2019 with the help of McLennan RCMP. The 52-year-old man provided children’s relief care in his home in Donnelly, Alta. At this point in… Read more »

Posted: February 14, 2019

RCMP Release: Slave Lake RCMP lay charges in drug trafficking investigation

Slave Lake, Alta – Beginning in January 2019, the Slave Lake RCMP detachment in partnership with the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) engaged in a project targeting the issue of drug trafficking in the Town of Slave Lake and surrounding areas.  On February 8, the RCMP executed two search warrants at residence in the town with a… Read more »

Posted: February 14, 2019

Grande Prairie Drug Dealer Sentenced to 8 Years

Grande Prairie… A Grande Prairie drug dealer was sentenced to eight years in prison for his past role in one of the city’s largest drug busts. Khristopher Ali was convicted of possession of for the purpose of trafficking and was handed an eight-year prison sentence in a Grande Prairie courtroom on February 12, 2019. The… Read more »

Posted: January 25, 2019

Three Arrested in Grande Prairie Drug Bust

Grande Prairie… A joint investigation between ALERT and Grande Prairie RCMP has resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine, fentanyl and GHB. Three suspects have been arrested. ALERT Grande Prairie’s made the seizure on January 22, 2019, after conducting a traffic stop in the Montrose neighbourhood. Inside the vehicle, ALERT found approximately $80,000 worth of drugs,… Read more »

Posted: August 29, 2018

Project Entry Implicates Outlaw Bikers in Drug Trafficking

Edmonton… A joint investigation between ALERT and RCMP’s Federal Serious and Organized Crime has dismantled an extensive cocaine distribution network linked to a member of the Hells Angels and support club members. Project Entry was a year-long investigation that resulted in 10 people charged with 45 criminal offences. Those accused allegedly fulfilled various roles within… Read more »

Posted: August 01, 2018

Four Arrested in Grande Prairie Drug Bust

Grande Prairie… A short-term investigation by ALERT’s organized crime and gang team in Grande Prairie has resulted in four people being arrested and the seizure of more than $62,000 worth of drugs, along with six firearms and other weapons. On July 26, 2018, ALERT investigators, with the assistance of Grande Prairie RCMP, concluded the three-week… Read more »

Posted: April 27, 2018

Wanted Grande Prairie Man Arrested for Drug Offences

Grande Prairie… A wanted Grande Prairie man was arrested by ALERT and charged with new drug trafficking offences this week. More than $15,000 in cocaine and methamphetamine was seized from a vehicle occupied by the wanted man. Andre Rozon was arrested on April 25, 2018, by investigators with ALERT’s Grande Prairie organized crime team. The… Read more »

Posted: April 24, 2018

Cocaine Seized After Grande Prairie Home Searched

Grande Prairie… A large amount of cocaine has been taken off the streets of Grande Prairie following an investigation by ALERT. More than half a kilogram of cocaine was seized as part of a four-month investigation. ALERT’s Grande Prairie organized crime and gang team made the seizure on April 13 after a home was searched… Read more »

Posted: January 31, 2018

ALERT Investigating Series of Potential Child Sex Offences

Edmonton… Child sexual exploitation charges have been laid against a Grande Prairie man, and ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit believes there may be additional victims in northern Alberta, Northwest Territories, northern British Columbia, and Australia. Jonathan Karl Bruenig, 34, was arrested on January 23, 2018; however, the suspect’s name will be unfamiliar to suspected… Read more »

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