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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 »

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: December 12, 2019

ALERT Targets Street-Level Dealers in Fort McMurray

Fort McMurray… A number of suspected drug dealers have been arrested in Fort McMurray following a series of short-term ALERT investigations. In late October 2019, ALERT’s Fort McMurray initiated the investigations, with the help of Wood Buffalo RCMP, to combat street-level drug trafficking. Over the course of four days, investigators were able to arrest eight… Read more »

Posted: October 17, 2019

Medicine Hat Homes Searched; Cocaine, Weapons Seized

Medicine Hat… A search of two Medicine Hat homes turned up cocaine, cash, and weapons. The searches were part of an ALERT drug trafficking investigation. The two homes were searched on October 9, 2019, with the help of the Medicine Hat Police Service. ALERT seized 347 grams of , $37,515 cash, and various prohibited weapons,… Read more »

Posted: August 29, 2018

Project Entry Implicates Outlaw Bikers in Drug Trafficking

Edmonton… A joint investigation between ALERT and RCMP’s Federal Serious and Organized Crime has dismantled an extensive cocaine distribution network linked to a member of the Hells Angels and support club members. Project Entry was a year-long investigation that resulted in 10 people charged with 45 criminal offences. Those accused allegedly fulfilled various roles within… Read more »

Posted: April 27, 2018

Wanted Grande Prairie Man Arrested for Drug Offences

Grande Prairie… A wanted Grande Prairie man was arrested by ALERT and charged with new drug trafficking offences this week. More than $15,000 in cocaine and methamphetamine was seized from a vehicle occupied by the wanted man. Andre Rozon was arrested on April 25, 2018, by investigators with ALERT’s Grande Prairie organized crime team. The… Read more »

Posted: April 20, 2018

Forces Team Up for Drug Bust in Southern Alberta

Lethbridge… ALERT, RCMP and the Blood Tribe Police Service joined forces this week to arrest three people in Fort Macleod who were allegedly selling drugs to users throughout southern Alberta. ALERT’s Lethbridge organized crime and gang team initiated the short-term investigation earlier this month when information was received about drug trafficking in the area, specifically… Read more »

Posted: March 29, 2018

Cocaine, Handgun Seized in Lethbridge Bust

Lethbridge… A handgun was seized alongside nearly half a kilogram of cocaine as the result of an ALERT investigation in Lethbridge. ALERT’s Lethbridge organized crime and gang team made the seizure on March 27, 2018, after searching a vehicle and an apartment suite. The Lethbridge Police Service provided assistance with the search. ALERT alleges the… Read more »

Posted: February 28, 2018

Loaded Handgun Seized From Lethbridge Drug House

Lethbridge… Three people were arrested and a loaded handgun was seized from a Lethbridge home that has caused neighbourhood concerns about drug activity. ALERT’s Lethbridge organized crime and gang team searched the home on February 26, 2018, with help from the Lethbridge Police Service. Located in the 400-block of 20 Street North, the home is… Read more »