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Posted: July 9, 2020

Gold Scams, Distraction Thefts Prevalent Across Alberta

Edmonton… ALERT’s Criminal Intelligence Service Alberta (CISA) has observed a prevalence of gold scams and distraction-type thefts taking place across the province. CISA, which acts as a central hub for strategic analysis and intelligence sharing on organized crime in Alberta, notes that these types of thefts and frauds are primarily being carried out by highly… Read more »

Posted: June 8, 2020

Drugs Seized, 4 Arrested Near Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat… Methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine were seized in an ALERT drug bust that took place just outside of Medicine Hat. Four suspects were arrested. The arrests took place on June 3, 2020, in Veinerville, Alta., a hamlet located just east of Medicine Hat. Two ALERT police vehicles were rammed as one of the suspects… Read more »

Posted: May 21, 2020

ICE Makes Series of Arrests in Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat… Four Medicine Hat men have been charged with a variety of child sexual exploitation offences following a series of arrests by ALERT’s . ICE’s investigation stems from the suspects’ alleged involvement in online . The arrests took place between May 12 and 14, 2020, with the help of Medicine Hat Police Service. “Sadly,… Read more »

Posted: May 7, 2020

Loaded Handgun Seized During Medicine Hat Drug Arrest

Medicine Hat… ALERT seized a loaded handgun during the arrest of a suspected drug dealer. In addition to the firearm, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine were seized. The drug seizure took place on May 1, 2020, in Bassano, Alta. ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team conducted a planned vehicle stop on a group suspected of supplying drugs… Read more »

Posted: May 4, 2020

ALERT Makes Medicine Hat's Largest Meth Seizure

Medicine Hat… Following a four-month investigation, ALERT has seized 1.7 kilograms of methamphetamine in Medicine Hat. The seizure is believed to be the city’s largest. ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team concluded its investigation on April 28, 2020, with the help of Medicine Hat Police Service, Calgary Police Service, and the RCMP. Two suspects have been… Read more »

Posted: April 21, 2020

Online Child Exploitation On the Rise

Edmonton… ALERT’s and the Canadian Center for Child Protection are reminding parents about the need to closely monitor their children’s internet activity in light of a noted increase in cases of online child exploitation, likely in part related to digital dependency during COVID-19 isolation measures. The ICE unit, which investigates online instances of child exploitation… Read more »

Posted: February 6, 2020

Three Arrested in Medicine Hat Meth Seizure

Medicine Hat… Three people were arrested and 253 grams of were seized as the result of an ALERT investigation in Medicine Hat. ALERT’s Medicine Hat , together with Medicine Hat Police Service, made the seizure on February 4, 2020, after a planned traffic stop was conducted. ALERT believes the suspects were transporting meth into the… Read more »

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 »

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