News Release Archives >

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 »

• Tags:
• Alberta,
• Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams,
• ALERT,
• Blood Tribe Police,
• carfentanil,
• cocaine,
• Lethbridge,
• lethbridge police,
• methamphetamine,
• Taber Police Service

• Categories:
• 2019,
• Lethbridge,
• News Releases,
• Organized Crime & Gangs

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 »

• Tags:
• Alberta,
• Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams,
• ALERT,
• cocaine,
• drugs,
• Lethbridge,
• MDMA,
• prescription pills,
• psilocybin

• Categories:
• 2019,
• Lethbridge,
• News Releases,
• Organized Crime & Gangs

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 »

• Tags:
• 2018,
• Alberta,
• Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams,
• Calgary,
• Edmonton,
• Fort McMurray,
• Grande Prairie,
• Lethbridge,
• medicine hat,
• Red Deer,
• year in review

• Categories:
• 2018,
• Year in Review

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 »

• Tags:
• Alberta,
• Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams,
• ALERT,
• cocaine,
• Lethbridge,
• proceeds of crime

• Categories:
• 2018,
• Lethbridge,
• News Releases,
• Organized Crime & Gangs

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 »

• Tags:
• Alberta,
• Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams,
• ALERT,
• drugs,
• Lethbridge

• Categories:
• 2018,
• Lethbridge,
• News Releases

Lethbridge… An international child exploitation investigation that began in Alberta has led to the arrest of a man in Rotterdam, Netherlands. At least five victims have been identified, including a Lethbridge youth. ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit worked alongside the Lethbridge Police Service and National Police Netherlands on the case that involved online sexual… Read more »

• Tags:
• Alberta,
• Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams,
• ALERT,
• child exploitation,
• ICE Unit,
• Lethbridge,
• National Police Netherlands,
• Netherlands,
• Rotterdam

• Categories:
• 2018,
• Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) units,
• Lethbridge,
• News Releases

Lethbridge… Three people have been arrested after allegedly using a Lethbridge hotel suite to traffic methamphetamine and suspected carfentanil. ALERT’s Lethbridge organized crime team made quick work of the suspected drug traffickers after sharing intelligence with Lethbridge Police Service about drug activity taking place. The hotel, located in the 1000-block of Mayor Magrath Drive South,… Read more »

• Tags:
• Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams,
• ALERT,
• carfentanil,
• drugs,
• Lethbridge,
• lethbridge police,
• methamphetamine,
• weapons

• Categories:
• Lethbridge,
• Organized Crime & Gangs

Lethbridge… A short-term investigation in Lethbridge has landed two suspected drug dealers in police custody, with ALERT also seizing $20,000 in drugs and a firearm. ALERT’s Lethbridge organized crime team made the seizure and arrests on May 24, 2018, after searching a home in the 300-block of 6A Avenue South. Lethbridge Police Service members provided… Read more »

• Tags:
• Alberta,
• Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams,
• ALERT,
• cocaine,
• drugs,
• firearms,
• Lethbridge,
• methamphetamine,
• proceeds of crime

• Categories:
• 2018,
• Lethbridge,
• News Releases,
• Organized Crime & Gangs

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 »

• Tags:
• Alberta,
• Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams,
• ALERT,
• Blood Tribe Police,
• crack cocaine,
• drug trafficking,
• drugs,
• Lethbridge,
• prescription pills,
• proceeds of crime,
• RCMP

• Categories:
• 2018,
• Lethbridge,
• Organized Crime & Gangs