Members from Southwest Division executed a search warrant Wednesday, March 26, at a licensed establishment near 95 Avenue and 87 Street, following allegations of drug trafficking surfaced in late 2013. Investigators seized a quantity of marijuana and cocaine on the premises during the search.
Bassam Monsef,61, is charged with trafficking cocaine(x3), possession for the purpose of trafficking (x2), possession of a controlled substance and living off the proceeds of crimes (x4)
Antoine Khalil Mounsef, 54, is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a controlled substance.
The extensive investigation and subsequent arrests were, in part, a result of the high degree of team work demonstrated by members from Southwest and Southeast divisions and ALERT’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit.
The EPS Public Safety Compliance Team will be conducting follow-up investigations surrounding the arrests. The PSCT is comprised of EPS members and partners from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services and the City of Edmonton Bylaws and Licences.