RCMP have announced a major drug trafficking bust in Calgary and Canmore, Alberta, resulting in the seizure of approximately $490,000 in illicit drugs and a firearm. The operation, conducted by the RCMP Federal Policing – Border Integrity Unit, targeted a trafficking network operating between the two communities.
Details of the Seizure
During the investigation, police executed search warrants at multiple locations in Calgary and Canmore. They recovered a significant quantity of drugs, including cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $490,000. Additionally, a firearm was seized, along with evidence consistent with drug trafficking.
Charges Laid
Two individuals have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking and weapons offenses. They are scheduled to appear in court later this month. The RCMP emphasized the collaborative effort between local and federal units in dismantling the operation.
Community Impact
RCMP officials stated that this seizure disrupts a key supply chain of dangerous drugs in the region. They urged the public to report suspicious activity to help combat drug trafficking and its associated harms.
