July 11 2019 3:07pm ALERT CEO Chad Coles said the Project Embrace drug seizure and arrests will have a significant impact in combating organized crime in smaller communities throughout the province. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””;…
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Drugs often the underlying cause for other crimes in a community: RCMP
July 11 2019 3:01pm Staff Sgt. Sarah Parke with the Bonnyville RCMP explains how the investigation started and the impact it will mean for combating organized crime in the province. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if(…
Investigation into Alberta-B.C. drug trafficking network ends in $1M bust, 6 arrests : ALERT
Six people from Alberta and British Columbia have been charged following an investigation into a suspected drug trafficking network between the two provinces. The nine-month investigation dubbed “Project Embrace” resulted in the seizure of more than $1 million worth of…
April traffic stops in Jasper, Canmore lead to drug busts: RCMP
Because of traffic stops in the Rocky Mountains, police seized a variety of drugs last month. After stopping a speeding vehicle near Jasper on April 9, police found 1.8 kilograms of cocaine and phenacetin (buffer), 250 grams of methamphetamine and…
RCMP looking for Edmonton man wanted in international drug investigation
Alberta RCMP are on the lookout for an Edmonton man wanted in connection with an international drug importation investigation. Klara Biernacki, 26, and Shahriyar Dolat Khah Bachchek, 39, of Edmonton were charged with importation of opium and possession for the…
Alberta man gets 8 years behind bars for major drug bust
The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team said a Grande Prairie man has received an eight-year prison sentence for his role in one of the city’s largest drug busts. ALERT said Khristopher Ali, 30, was convicted of fentanyl for the purpose…
3 people arrested and charged in central Alberta drug investigation
Red Deer RCMP said they have seized drugs and cash and charged three people after a lengthy drug trafficking investigation. Police said an investigation started in May led to search warrants for an apartment in the area of 50 Avenue…