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Posted: July 02, 2020

Drugs, Guns Seized from Innisfail Home

Red Deer… A short-term investigation by ALERT’s Red Deer has resulted in the seizure of a wide variety of drugs from a home in Innisfail. Two women were arrested. The two-week investigation wrapped up on June 25, 2020, as ALERT investigators executed a search warrant at a house in the 4000 block of 48 Avenue… Read more »

Posted: June 24, 2020

Nearly $63K in Cocaine, Cash Seized in Fort McMurray

Fort McMurray… An ALERT investigation in Fort McMurray has resulted in the seizure of nearly $63,000 worth of crack cocaine and cash. One man was arrested. On June 18, 2020, ALERT’s Fort McMurray executed a search warrant at a residence in the Parsons Creek subdivision and made the arrest in downtown Fort McMurray. At the… Read more »

Posted: June 18, 2020

$62K in Drugs, Cash Seized in Lethbridge

Lethbridge… Three men have been arrested and more than $62,000 worth of drugs and cash were seized as a result of a short-term ALERT investigation in Lethbridge. ALERT’s Lethbridge concluded the month-long file on June 15, 2020, by executing search warrants at two West Lethbridge residences. All told, investigators seized: 54 grams of suspected carfentanil;… Read more »

Posted: June 08, 2020

Drugs Seized, 4 Arrested Near Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat… Methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine were seized in an ALERT drug bust that took place just outside of Medicine Hat. Four suspects were arrested. The arrests took place on June 3, 2020, in Veinerville, Alta., a hamlet located just east of Medicine Hat. Two ALERT police vehicles were rammed as one of the suspects… Read more »

Posted: May 20, 2020

Grande Prairie Man Arrested for Firearms Trafficking

Grande Prairie… ALERT has seized four firearms during the arrest of a Grande Prairie man, who was allegedly involved in trafficking restricted handguns. ALERT Grande Prairie’s arrested Allan Salud on May 14, 2020. The 50-year-old man was allegedly selling restricted handguns to the criminal market, and involved in a process known as straw purchasing. Straw… Read more »

Posted: May 14, 2020

Airdrie Man Arrested for Firearms Straw Purchasing

Calgary… An ALERT investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 22-year-old Airdrie man for firearms straw purchasing. ALERT Calgary’s alleges that Brady Fisher lawfully acquired multiple , which were then distributed to the criminal market. Fisher was arrested on May 12, 2020, with the assistance of Airdrie RCMP and the Calgary Police Service. Fisher purchased seven restricted… Read more »

Posted: May 12, 2020

Strathmore Arrest Turns Up Drugs, Guns

Calgary… A joint investigation by ALERT and Strathmore RCMP has led to three arrests and the seizure of drugs and firearms. On April 28, 2020, two homes and multiple vehicles were searched to conclude a short-term drug trafficking investigation. ALERT’s Calgary worked with Strathmore RCMP on the investigation, along with Calgary Police providing assistance. “Organized… Read more »

Posted: May 07, 2020

Loaded Handgun Seized During Medicine Hat Drug Arrest

Medicine Hat… ALERT seized a loaded handgun during the arrest of a suspected drug dealer. In addition to the firearm, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine were seized. The drug seizure took place on May 1, 2020, in Bassano, Alta. ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team conducted a planned vehicle stop on a group suspected of supplying drugs… Read more »

Posted: May 06, 2020

Firearms, Drugs Seized in Fort Macleod

Lethbridge… Methamphetamine, cocaine and suspected carfentanil were seized from a suspected drug dealer in Fort Macleod. ALERT conducted the investigation in partnership with Fort Macleod RCMP. On April 29, 2020, ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime team concluded a short-term drug trafficking investigation by executing a search warrant at a home in Fort Macleod. Alberta Sheriffs’ Safer Communities… Read more »