Medicine Hat… Four people have been arrested and nearly $90,000 worth of methamphetamine and cocaine has been seized by ALERT.
ALERT Medicine Hat’s organized crime team made the drug seizures on April 11 and April 30, 2024 as two planned vehicle stops were conducted. The Medicine Hat Police Service and Brooks RCMP provided assistance.
“Our team is focused on community safety and by intercepting the drug shipment before it reached the city we have prevented these harmful substances from hitting the streets,” said Staff Sgt. Ryan Thorburn, ALERT Medicine Hat.
ALERT seized 500 grams of methamphetamine and 573 grams of cocaine. A vehicle was also seized that will be submitted to the province’s civil forfeiture office.
Four people face numerous drug-related offences:
The investigation began in February 2024 in response to community concerns related to drug trafficking in the Medicine Hat region.
In Medicine Hat, members of the public who suspect drug activity can contact the MHPS by calling 403-529-8481 or submitting tips online (anonymously if preferred) via the website at mhps.ca or the MHPS mobile app. The app is free to download and available for both Apple and Android devices.
Albertans who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous.
ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.
The work we do is about our communities, and that’s why we recognize that residents can be instrumental in tackling serious crime. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a crime, or you suspect criminal activity, please reach out. Your information will remain strictly confidential.
Thank you for helping to make Alberta safer by being actively involved and reporting suspicious activity.
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