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Posted: September 4, 2019

ALERT Welcomes New Officer in Charge

Edmonton… Acting Superintendent Dwayne Lakusta of the Edmonton Police Service has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of ALERT. Lakusta will be the officer in charge of the provincially funded integrated unit, overseeing approximately 300 police officers and civilian staff. ALERT is mandated to address organized and serious crime across Alberta, with regional offices located in… Read more »

Posted: August 20, 2019

Arrest Made Following Series of Costly Tire Thefts

Lethbridge… ALERT has arrested a Calgary man for his alleged role in a long-running series of organized vehicle tire thefts. At least eight Alberta car dealerships had been victimized. Patrick Rouillard was arrested on July 31, 2019, after a lengthy investigation by ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime team. The 31-year-old man allegedly stole more than $250,000… Read more »

Posted: August 13, 2019

ALERT Makes Large Fentanyl Seizure in Southern Alberta

Lethbridge… Fentanyl pills and powder worth an estimated $118,000 were seized following an ALERT investigation in southern Alberta. ALERT’s Lethbridge concluded the three-month investigation on August 8, 2019, by conducting a vehicle stop with assistance from Lethbridge Police Service, as well as executing a search warrant at a home in Coalhurst with the help of… Read more »

Posted: July 31, 2019

Lethbridge Search Nets Drugs, Handgun, Stolen Property

Lethbridge… Two Lethbridge residents have been arrested after an ALERT investigation resulted in the seizure of a variety of drugs, one handgun, cash, and stolen property. ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime and gang team made the seizure on July 26, 2019, to conclude a short-term drug trafficking investigation. Lethbridge Police Service provided assistance with the arrests… Read more »

Posted: April 2, 2019

Joint Forces Operation Targets Southern Alberta Carfentanil Dealer

Lethbridge… Two people have been arrested and nearly 500 suspected carfentanil pills were seized as the result of a joint forces investigation in southern Alberta. The four-month investigation concluded on March 26, 2019, with officers from ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime team, Blood Tribe Police, Lethbridge Police, and Taber Police working together to make two arrests… 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 1, 2019

ALERT's Top Headlines of 2018

It has been another eventful year here at ALERT, so we thought we’d take a look back at some of the biggest headlines we had in 2018 … SUSPECTED CARFENTANIL IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA BUST February 2018 — ALERT urged caution after a significant amount of what was believed to be a powerful opioid was seized… Read more »

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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: October 4, 2018

Suspected Carfentanil Seized in Lethbridge Arrest

Lethbridge… Three people have been arrested in Lethbridge following a short-term investigation by ALERT. Various drugs were seized, including suspected carfentanil. On September 27, 2018, ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime and gang team searched a home in West Lethbridge with the help of Lethbridge Police Service. The search came following reports of suspected drug trafficking activity… Read more »

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