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Posted: September 22, 2020

2 Arrested in Calgary Drug Bust

Calgary… Two suspected drug dealers were arrested after methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine were seized from a home in Calgary’s Panorama Hills neighbourhood. ALERT Calgary’s made the seizure on August 27, 2020. Calgary Police Service helped search the home and two vehicles, where the drugs were seized. ALERT seized an estimated $112,000 worth of drugs and… Read more »

Posted: August 20, 2020

Grande Prairie Bust Nets Cocaine, Firearm

Grande Prairie… Two suspected drug dealers were arrested in Grande Prairie following an ALERT investigation. One and an estimated $80,000 in drugs and cash was seized. ALERT Grande Prairie’s made the arrests on August 14, 2020. Grande Prairie RCMP helped with the investigation, including the search of three local homes. “ALERT believes these suspects were… Read more »

Posted: July 2, 2020

Drugs, Guns Seized from Innisfail Home

Red Deer… A short-term investigation by ALERT’s Red Deer has resulted in the seizure of a wide variety of drugs from a home in Innisfail. Two women were arrested. The two-week investigation wrapped up on June 25, 2020, as ALERT investigators executed a search warrant at a house in the 4000 block of 48 Avenue… Read more »

Posted: July 17, 2019

Record Methamphetamine Seizure in Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat… A two-month investigation by ALERT’s Medicine Hat has resulted in what is believed to be the largest methamphetamine seizure in the city’s history. Five people were arrested, and more than $120,000 worth of drugs and cash were seized. On July 13, 2019, with the assistance of Medicine Hat Police Service, ALERT investigators executed… Read more »

Posted: June 26, 2019

$130K Worth of Drugs, Cash Seized in Red Deer Busts

Red Deer… Two recent investigations by ALERT’s Red Deer organized crime team have resulted in the arrest of four suspected drug traffickers and the seizure of more than $130,000 worth of drugs and cash. The bulk of the seizures occurred on June 21, 2019, when ALERT teams executed three search warrants at residences in Red… 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: 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: August 27, 2015

High-Powered Guns Seized from Edmonton Drug Dealers

Edmonton… A weapons arsenal that included carbines, converted handguns, silencers, and thousands of rounds of ammunition was seized from a group of suspected drug dealers by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT). ALERT Edmonton, an integrated team consisting of Edmonton Police Service, Alberta Sheriffs, and RCMP members, seized eight firearms and more than $100,000 worth… Read more »

Posted: April 21, 2015

ALERT Seizes Drugs, Sawed-off Shotgun in Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie…A short-term investigation by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) has led to drug and weapons charges against three Grande Prairie residents. ALERT Grande Prairie, with the assistance of local RCMP members, executed a search warrant at a southeast Grande Prairie home on April 17. ALERT seized a loaded sawed-off shotgun, nearly $30,000 worth… Read more »