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Posted: July 2, 2020

Drugs, Guns Seized from Innisfail Home

Red Deer… A short-term investigation by ALERT’s Red Deer has resulted in the seizure of a wide variety of drugs from a home in Innisfail. Two women were arrested. The two-week investigation wrapped up on June 25, 2020, as ALERT investigators executed a search warrant at a house in the 4000 block of 48 Avenue… 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: June 18, 2020

$62K in Drugs, Cash Seized in Lethbridge

Lethbridge… Three men have been arrested and more than $62,000 worth of drugs and cash were seized as a result of a short-term ALERT investigation in Lethbridge. ALERT’s Lethbridge concluded the month-long file on June 15, 2020, by executing search warrants at two West Lethbridge residences. All told, investigators seized: 54 grams of suspected carfentanil;… Read more »

Posted: June 8, 2020

Drugs Seized, 4 Arrested Near Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat… Methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine were seized in an ALERT drug bust that took place just outside of Medicine Hat. Four suspects were arrested. The arrests took place on June 3, 2020, in Veinerville, Alta., a hamlet located just east of Medicine Hat. Two ALERT police vehicles were rammed as one of the suspects… 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: May 6, 2020

Firearms, Drugs Seized in Fort Macleod

Lethbridge… Methamphetamine, cocaine and suspected carfentanil were seized from a suspected drug dealer in Fort Macleod. ALERT conducted the investigation in partnership with Fort Macleod RCMP. On April 29, 2020, ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime team concluded a short-term drug trafficking investigation by executing a search warrant at a home in Fort Macleod. Alberta Sheriffs’ Safer Communities… Read more »

Posted: May 4, 2020

ALERT Makes Medicine Hat's Largest Meth Seizure

Medicine Hat… Following a four-month investigation, ALERT has seized 1.7 kilograms of methamphetamine in Medicine Hat. The seizure is believed to be the city’s largest. ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team concluded its investigation on April 28, 2020, with the help of Medicine Hat Police Service, Calgary Police Service, and the RCMP. Two suspects have been… Read more »

Posted: March 9, 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 »