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Posted: January 28, 2021

Drugs, guns, and cash seized in major Lethbridge bust

Lethbridge… Ten firearms and nearly a quarter million dollars’ worth of drugs, cash, and vehicles were seized following a series of search warrants in Lethbridge. ALERT raided five homes and arrested five suspected drug dealers. ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime team concluded a lengthy drug trafficking investigation by searching five Lethbridge homes on January 21, 2021…. Read more »

Posted: January 27, 2021

Crack cocaine, cash seized from Fort McMurray drug dealer

Fort McMurray… Crack cocaine and cash, totaling an estimated $43,000, were seized from a suspected drug dealer in Fort Murray. ALERT Fort McMurray’s organized crime and gang team made the seizure on January 22, 2021 when a home in the downtown area was searched. Inside the home ALERT located 133 grams of crack cocaine and… Read more »

Posted: January 26, 2021

Drugs, firearm seized from suspected Whitecourt drug dealer

Whitecourt… A joint forces investigation between Whitecourt RCMP and ALERT has led to the arrest of a suspected Whitecourt drug dealer. Methamphetamine, cocaine, cash and a firearm were seized. On January 21, 2021 a Whitecourt home was searched to conclude a short-term drug trafficking investigation between Whitecourt RCMP and ALERT Grande Prairie’s organized crime and… Read more »

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: 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: 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 »