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Posted: April 03, 2020

EPS Civilian Employee Arrested by Internet Child Exploitation Unit

Edmonton… A civilian employee of the Edmonton Police Service has been arrested by ALERT’s . Richard Adamsky was arrested on April 1, 2020, at his home in Sherwood Park. The 32-year-old man is charged with making, distributing, and possessing child pornography. Adamsky worked as an Emergency Communications Officer with the Edmonton Police Service. He also… Read more »

Posted: March 09, 2020

16 Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested in Fort McMurray

Fort McMurray… Sixteen suspected drug dealers have been arrested, and warrants are being issued for several more, following a series of ALERT investigations targeting street-level traffickers in Fort McMurray and surrounding communities. The investigations took place in January and February 2020 in conjunction with Wood Buffalo RCMP. In total, more than $18,000 worth of drugs,… Read more »

Posted: March 03, 2020

2 Wanted After Drugs, Stolen Property Seized in Central Alberta

Red Deer… Warrants have been issued for two suspected drug dealers after ALERT seized drugs, a firearm, and stolen property from a home in Three Hills, Alta. Victor Foley, a 34-year-old man, and Jamie Ryan, a 36-year-old woman, are wanted by ALERT Red Deer’s organized crime and gang team for their alleged involvement in drug… Read more »

Posted: February 06, 2020

Three Arrested in Medicine Hat Meth Seizure

Medicine Hat… Three people were arrested and 253 grams of were seized as the result of an ALERT investigation in Medicine Hat. ALERT’s Medicine Hat , together with Medicine Hat Police Service, made the seizure on February 4, 2020, after a planned traffic stop was conducted. ALERT believes the suspects were transporting meth into the… Read more »

Posted: February 06, 2020

ALERT Seizes Drugs, Firearms in Calgary Raid

Calgary… More than half a million dollars’ worth of drugs and cash was seized as the result of a coordinated investigation involving ALERT in Calgary and Medicine Hat. ALERT seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine and other substances, alongside four , after two Calgary homes were searched on January 23, 2020. One person was arrested, who ALERT… Read more »

Posted: January 29, 2020

3 Arrested, $30K in Drugs Seized in Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat… More than $30,000 worth of drugs have been seized as a result of an ALERT investigation in Medicine Hat. Three people have been arrested. The two-month investigation by ALERT’s Medicine Hat concluded with arrests on January 10 and January 24, 2020, in Medicine Hat. It is alleged that the three accused were part… Read more »

Posted: January 14, 2020

Meth, Carfentanil, Cocaine Seized in Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat… Two people have been arrested and a warrant is being sought for one more following an investigation by ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team. The two-month investigation concluded on January 12, 2020, when ALERT investigators initiated a vehicle stop between Medicine Hat and Redcliff. It is alleged that the occupants of the vehicle… Read more »

Posted: January 09, 2020

Transition, Triumph for ALERT in 2019

Edmonton… While changes were afoot, including a new CEO, Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams still managed to achieve one of its most successful years ever in 2019. Over the calendar year, ALERT teams across the province laid 1,402 criminal charges against 241 suspects; took 92 out of the hands of gang members and drug dealers;… Read more »

Posted: January 02, 2020

ALERT's Top Headlines of 2019

The last 12 months have just flown by, and ALERT has seen some big successes during that time. Let’s take a moment to reflect on some of our biggest headlines from 2019 … FENTANYL LAB DISMANTLED IN CALGARY JANUARY 2019: A suspected fentanyl lab operating out of a detached garage in the Calgary residential neighbourhood… Read more »

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