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Posted: October 17, 2019

Medicine Hat Homes Searched; Cocaine, Weapons Seized

Medicine Hat… A search of two Medicine Hat homes turned up cocaine, cash, and weapons. The searches were part of an ALERT drug trafficking investigation. The two homes were searched on October 9, 2019, with the help of the Medicine Hat Police Service. ALERT seized 347 grams of , $37,515 cash, and various prohibited weapons,… Read more »

Posted: October 01, 2019

Medicine Hat Suspect Arrested for Sexual Offences

Medicine Hat… ALERT’s , with the help of Medicine Hat Police Service, has arrested a 26-year-old man for multiple sexual offences involving children and animals. Cody Herrell was arrested on September 26, 2019, after a search warrant was executed at his Medicine Hat home. The 26-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault, bestiality, and… Read more »

Posted: September 04, 2019

ALERT Welcomes New Officer in Charge

Edmonton… Acting Superintendent Dwayne Lakusta of the Edmonton Police Service has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of ALERT. Lakusta will be the officer in charge of the provincially funded integrated unit, overseeing approximately 300 police officers and civilian staff. ALERT is mandated to address organized and serious crime across Alberta, with regional offices located in… Read more »

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 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 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: June 24, 2019

Southeast Alberta Drug Trafficking Network Dismantled

Medicine Hat… A three-month investigation by ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team has dismantled a drug trafficking network operating in southeast Alberta. Seven people were arrested, and more than $64,000 worth of drugs and cash was seized. The investigation concluded on June 18, 2019, when ALERT investigators stopped two vehicles en route to Medicine Hat… Read more »

Posted: April 12, 2019

Father, Son Arrested in Drug Bust

Medicine Hat… A father and son were arrested by the ALERT Medicine Hat organized crime team during a recent drug trafficking investigation. More than $26,000 worth of drugs and cash were seized. On April 10, 2019, with the assistance of Medicine Hat Police Service, ALERT investigators concluded the six-week investigation by arresting two people allegedly… Read more »

Posted: April 10, 2019

Four Arrested in Brooks Drug Investigations

Brooks… Four suspected drug dealers have been arrested as a result of a recent series of investigations by the ALERT Medicine Hat organized crime team in Brooks. More than $22,000 worth of drugs have been seized. The arrests took place between March 28 and April 4, 2019, with the assistance of Brooks RCMP. In total,… Read more »

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