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Posted: January 12, 2021

Project Evolve Dismantles Drug Trafficking Network

Edmonton… Eleven people have been arrested for their alleged role in a drug trafficking network, which operated in the Edmonton area and extended into the Bowden Institution. Project Evolve was a lengthy and multi-faceted investigation led by ALERT’s Edmonton’s organized crime team, with the assistance of Correctional Service Canada, St. Albert RCMP, Morinville RCMP, Innisfail… Read more »

Posted: January 08, 2021

Major Meth Seizure Made in Edmonton

Edmonton… Nearly 14 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized from an Edmonton home as part of an ALERT drug trafficking investigation. The drugs have an estimated street value of $1.35 million. ALERT Edmonton’s made the seizure on December 30, 2020, after four Edmonton homes were searched. The Edmonton Police Service helped execute search warrants at homes… Read more »

Posted: December 30, 2020

UPDATED: Thousands worth of drugs seized from north Edmonton home

Edmonton… Thousands of pills and other illicit drugs were seized as part of an ALERT drug investigation in north Edmonton. More than $200,000 in drugs and cash was seized. ALERT Edmonton’s organized crime and gang team made the seizure on December 9, 2020. The Edmonton Police Service helped search a home in the Castle Downs… Read more »

Posted: December 17, 2020

Drugs Seized at Whitecourt Problem Property

Edmonton… A suspected drug house in Whitecourt has been raided by ALERT, and methamphetamine and fentanyl were seized. On December 10, 2020, ALERT Edmonton’s executed a search warrant at a home in Whitecourt. The home was reportedly a haven for drug activity and had generated a number of community complaints. “This was an otherwise safe… Read more »

Posted: December 11, 2020

Pair of Drug Dealers Arrested in Taber

Taber… A joint investigation between ALERT and Taber Police Service has resulted in the arrest of two alleged drug dealers, and the seizure of fentanyl and cocaine. The arrest and seizure took place on December 9, 2020, following a short-term investigation. ALERT Lethbridge’s searched a Taber home with help from Taber Police. “I would like to… Read more »

Posted: November 24, 2020

Cocaine Seized in Search of Rural Residence Near Calgary

Calgary… More than $145,000 worth of cocaine was seized after ALERT searched a rural residence in Rocky View County. One person was arrested. ALERT Calgary’s conducted the search warrant on November 18, 2020, with the help of Calgary Police Service and Airdrie RCMP. The suspect in the investigation was believed to be involved in regional… Read more »

Posted: November 03, 2020

Auto Crimes Unit Stops Calgary Car Fraud

Calgary… ALERT’s Auto Crimes Unit has arrested a 39-year-old man for attempting to fraudulently purchase a vehicle from a Calgary auto dealership. The suspect was allegedly attempting to purchase a $45,000 luxury vehicle using forged identity documents. The dealership became suspicious of the transaction and contacted police, who arrested the suspect on October 26, 2020…. Read more »

Posted: October 30, 2020

Firearms and Stolen Property Recovered During Coaldale Arrest

Medicine Hat… ALERT has seized several firearms and an array of stolen property following the arrest of a Coaldale, Alta., man. ALERT’s Southeast Alberta Property Crime Unit seized six firearms in total, including two sawed-off shotguns, two rifles, and two homemade zip guns. Investigators also seized numerous firearms parts and ammunition from the suspect’s Coaldale… Read more »

Posted: October 14, 2020

Four Arrested in Fort McMurray

Fort McMurray… Four people were arrested after ALERT intercepted a drug shipment destined for Fort McMurray. Approximately $75,000 worth of drugs were seized. ALERT Fort McMurray’s made the drug seizure on October 8, 2020, with help from Wood Buffalo RCMP’s Integrated Traffic Unit. Most of the drugs were seized from a vehicle travelling into Fort… Read more »