From Sept. 8th to Oct. 2nd, 2015, Northwest Community Beats officers, in conjunction with other specialized EPS units, conducted an extensive operation following reports of alleged drug trafficking in the Alberta Avenue area.
The investigation, which included undercover operations, led to 78 arrests, four search warrants executed on residences and 435 criminal charges laid:
- 107 drug trafficking charges
- 93 weapons charges
- 66 breach charges
- 169 charges for other offenses
During the investigation, officers located and seized several weapons – firearms, batons, edged weapons and a crossbow – and a variety of illegal drugs worth more than $50,000, including:
- 1.1 litres of GHB
- 395 g of crystal methamphetamine
- 80 g of marijuana
- 100 codeine pills and 200 Dialudid pills
“The high volume of drug-related activity has had a negative impact on both the businesses and residents in the area,” said Acting Insp. Jonathan Coughlan with Northwest Division. “We believe the results of this investigation will be felt across this community in a positive way.”
“Information from the public helped to identify individuals involved in illegal drug activities along the Avenue,” adds Acting Insp. Coughlan. “Thank you to those who called police after witnessing suspicious events.”
Information can be shared with the EPS by calling 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm