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Posted: December 30, 2020

UPDATED: Thousands worth of drugs seized from north Edmonton home

Edmonton… Thousands of pills and other illicit drugs were seized as part of an ALERT drug investigation in north Edmonton. More than $200,000 in drugs and cash was seized. ALERT Edmonton’s organized crime and gang team made the seizure on December 9, 2020. The Edmonton Police Service helped search a home in the Castle Downs… Read more »

Posted: August 13, 2019

Drugs, Guns, Cash Seized During Edmonton Search

Edmonton… Three stolen handguns and more than $560,000 worth of drugs and cash have been seized after ALERT searched two Edmonton homes. ALERT’s Edmonton made the seizures and arrested two people after searching homes in the Hamptons and Crystallina Nera neighbourhoods. Edmonton Police Service and RCMP provided assistance when the search warrants were executed on… Read more »

Posted: July 15, 2019

Handgun Seized in Fort McMurray Drug Arrest

Fort McMurray… A loaded handgun with its serial number filed off was seized after ALERT arrested a suspected Fort McMurray drug dealer. ALERT’s Fort McMurray organized crime and gang team seized the handgun alongside approximately $40,000 in drugs and cash. One person has been arrested and warrants are being sought for three additional suspects. “Taking… Read more »

Posted: April 26, 2019

Child Endangerment Among Charges Laid in Fort McMurray Investigations

Fort McMurray… Three people have been arrested – including two on charges of child endangerment – and nearly $70,000 worth of drugs and cash have been seized following a pair of investigations by ALERT’s organized crime team in Fort McMurray. On April 17, 2019, ALERT investigators, with the assistance of Wood Buffalo RCMP, executed 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: August 15, 2017

Large Fentanyl Seizure Highlights $700K Calgary Drug Bust

Calgary… One of ALERT’s largest-ever fentanyl seizures came as part of $700,000 drug bust in Calgary last week. Large amounts of heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine were also seized. ALERT’s Calgary organized crime and gang team seized 3,139 fentanyl pills, which ranks as ALERT’s third-largest seizure of its kind. The drug seizure came after three Calgary… Read more »

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Posted: April 29, 2015

Edmonton Homes Searched in Drug Bust Linked to B.C.

Edmonton… Search warrants were executed in two Edmonton homes by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) in a drug bust with ties to Kelowna, B.C. ALERT Edmonton, an integrated team consisting of Alberta Sheriffs, Edmonton Police Service, and RCMP members, seized more than $375,000 worth of drugs in raids on April 23. Five people from… Read more »

Posted: April 22, 2015

Cocaine Suppliers Targeted in Edmonton Raids

Edmonton… A series of four search warrants were executed in Edmonton as Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) conducted a targeted investigation into a cocaine supply group. ALERT Edmonton, an integrated team consisting of Edmonton Police Service and RCMP members, seized more than seven kilograms of cocaine and quantities of other drugs on April 16…. Read more »

Posted: March 25, 2015

Fentanyl Seized in ALERT Edmonton Bust

Edmonton… Nearly 2,000 fentanyl pills were amongst the half million dollars’ worth of drugs seized by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) in a recent Edmonton bust. ALERT Edmonton, an integrated team consisting of Edmonton Police Service and RCMP members, arrested five people who were allegedly responsible for transporting drugs interprovincially using vehicles outfitted with… Read more »