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Posted: July 22, 2020

Human Trafficking Unit Arrests Edmonton Man

Edmonton… A 34-year-old Edmonton man was arrested as part of a human trafficking investigation by ALERT. ALERT’s Human Trafficking and Counter Exploitation unit charged Edwin Luberisse in Calgary on June 20, 2020. The suspect has been charged with trafficking in persons, human trafficking for a material benefit, and procuring sexual activity. Luberisse was initially arrested… Read more »

Posted: July 9, 2020

Gold Scams, Distraction Thefts Prevalent Across Alberta

Edmonton… ALERT’s Criminal Intelligence Service Alberta (CISA) has observed a prevalence of gold scams and distraction-type thefts taking place across the province. CISA, which acts as a central hub for strategic analysis and intelligence sharing on organized crime in Alberta, notes that these types of thefts and frauds are primarily being carried out by highly… Read more »

Posted: June 26, 2020

Online Child Sexual Exploitation Arrests Made Across Alberta

Edmonton/Calgary… ALERT’s has arrested 18 suspects from across Alberta for offences related to online child sexual exploitation. Between May 20 and June 23, 2020, ICE has charged 18 suspects with 65 offences. Most of the arrests came as the result of investigative referrals from the RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre, which works with internet… 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: 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 7, 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: April 21, 2020

Online Child Exploitation On the Rise

Edmonton… ALERT’s and the Canadian Center for Child Protection are reminding parents about the need to closely monitor their children’s internet activity in light of a noted increase in cases of online child exploitation, likely in part related to digital dependency during COVID-19 isolation measures. The ICE unit, which investigates online instances of child exploitation… Read more »

Posted: February 6, 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 »

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