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Posted: February 21, 2019

3 Arrested in Brooks Drug Investigations

Brooks, Alta. … Two joint investigations between Brooks RCMP and ALERT over the past three months have resulted in the arrest of three people and the seizure of nearly $25,000 worth of methamphetamine and cocaine. The investigations took place between December 2018 and February 2019, with ALERT’s Medicine Hat working alongside Brooks RCMP to ensure… Read more »

Posted: February 14, 2019

RCMP Release: Slave Lake RCMP lay charges in drug trafficking investigation

Slave Lake, Alta – Beginning in January 2019, the Slave Lake RCMP detachment in partnership with the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) engaged in a project targeting the issue of drug trafficking in the Town of Slave Lake and surrounding areas.  On February 8, the RCMP executed two search warrants at residence in the town with a… Read more »

Posted: February 14, 2019

Two Arrested in Lethbridge Drug Bust

Lethbridge… Two people have been arrested and more than $16,000 worth of drugs and cash have been seized as part of a short-term ALERT investigation in Lethbridge. On February 8, 2019, with assistance from Lethbridge Police Service, ALERT’s Lethbridge executed a search warrant at a residence in west Lethbridge. The warrant resulted in the seizure… Read more »

Posted: January 18, 2019

Kilogram of Cocaine Seized in Fort McMurray

Fort McMurray… A kilogram of was seized by ALERT following a traffic stop on Highway 63. Two people from Edmonton were arrested. ALERT Fort McMurray’s , with the assistance of Edmonton Police Service and Spruce Grove RCMP, made the seizure on January 15, 2019. The vehicle departed the Edmonton area and a planned vehicle stop… Read more »

Posted: December 20, 2018

Drugs, Guns, and Cash Seized in Red Deer Raids

Red Deer… Seven people have been arrested following an ALERT investigation in Red Deer. Drugs, firearms, cash and vehicles were seized. On December 13, 2018, ALERT’s Red Deer organized crime and gang team concluded a short-term investigation by executing two search warrants at home in the Pines and Vanier Woods neighbourhoods. A search of the… Read more »

Posted: December 19, 2018

Two Arrested in Lethbridge Drug Investigation

Lethbridge… An ALERT investigation in Lethbridge has resulted in the arrest of two suspected drug traffickers and the seizure of nearly $12,000 worth of cocaine. ALERT’s Lethbridge organized crime and gang team, with assistance from Lethbridge Police Service, executed a search warrant at a residence in the Blackwolf neighbourhood on December 6, 2018. In total,… Read more »

Posted: December 12, 2018

ALERT Makes Million-Dollar Drug Seizure in Edmonton

Edmonton… ALERT has seized more than a million dollars’ worth of drugs after search warrants were carried out at three Edmonton homes. Three people have been charged. ALERT Edmonton’s organized crime and gang team seized nearly nine kilograms of cocaine, along with methamphetamine and cannabis resin. The drugs were seized alongside two prohibited handguns.  … Read more »

Posted: November 23, 2018

Project Maverick Dismantles Cocaine Trafficking Network

Medicine Hat… A Medicine Hat-based cocaine trafficking network has been dismantled following a lengthy and complex investigation by ALERT. Project Maverick has resulted in charges against 10 suspects and the seizure of roughly $200,000 worth of drugs, cash proceeds of crime, and property obtained by crime. Fourteen firearms were also seized. Arrests took place November… Read more »

Posted: November 15, 2018

RCMP: Wainwright RCMP nab seven in coordinated effort with ALERT

Wainwright, Alberta – Seven suspected drug dealers have been implicated in a joint investigation between Wainwright RCMP and ALERT Edmonton’s organized crime and gang teams. The arrests took place on between November 6-7, 2018, while simultaneously three Wainwright homes were searched. Cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis, and cash were seized, as investigators believe the accused were involved… Read more »

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