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Edmonton drug bust nets nearly half million dollars worth of drugs and over $200,000.00

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News release from Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT)

Large amount of cash and assets seized in Edmonton drug bust

More than $200,000 in cash, vehicles, and jewelry was seized as the result of a six-month drug trafficking investigation. ALERT also seized cocaine, fentanyl, and three firearms after searching six Edmonton homes.

ALERT Edmonton’s organized crime team began their investigation in September 2022. Multiple suspects and various homes and apartment units across the city were identified and searched.

“Our investigation grew quickly as police discovered just how sophisticated this operation was. This drug trafficking group was selling large quantities of cocaine and had a significant cash flow,” said Staff Sgt. Rich Dejong, ALERT Edmonton.

On February 21, 2023 six search warrants were executed on addresses across Edmonton with assistance from the Edmonton Police Service and RCMP.

ALERT seized approximately $450, 000 worth of drugs, including:

  • 3 kgs of cocaine;
  • 1.1 kgs of fentanyl;
  • 2,543 fentanyl pills;
  • 190 grams of ketamine;
  • 809 unknown pills;
  • 1.6 kgs of psilocybin mushrooms; and
  • 12 grams of methamphetamine.

As part of the investigation, police also seized numerous assets including;

  • $216,000 cash;
  • Three firearms;
  • Three vehicles; and
  • Assorted luxury watches.

“When police seize proceeds of crime, specific entities like cash and vehicles, we help to break the cycle that is organized crime. It’s important that we include these items under civil forfeiture so they cannot continue to be used to commit any other crimes,” Dejong added.

The investigation remains ongoing as investigators prepare reports and disclosure for Crown Counsel.

Members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous.

ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.

 

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Bonnyville RCMP targeted by suspect driving a trackhoe

Published on May 4, 2025

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On May 3, 2025, at approximately 6:55 p.m., a male suspect drove a stolen trackhoe into the parking lot of the Bonnyville RCMP. The suspect dumped several boulders in front of the prisoner bay and then proceeded to damage 5 police vehicles, which were parked in the lot. The suspect then fled on foot.

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Interim Release Hearing.  

The suspect cannot be named at this point as the charges have not been sworn before the courts. An updated media release is expected in the coming days.

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Pierre Poilievre will run to represent Camrose, Stettler, Hanna, and Drumheller in Central Alberta by-election

Published on May 3, 2025

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By Anthony Murdoch

Conservative MP-elect Damien Kurek announced Friday he would be willing to give up his seat as an MP so Pierre Poilievre, who lost his seat Monday, could attempt to re-join Parliament.

Conservative MP-elect Damien Kurek announced Friday he would be willing to give up his seat in a riding that saw the Conservatives easily defeat the Liberals by 46,020 votes in this past Monday’s election. Poilievre had lost his seat to his Liberal rival, a seat which he held for decades, which many saw as putting his role as leader of the party in jeopardy.

Kurek has represented the riding since 2019 and said about his decision, “It has been a tremendous honor to serve the good people of Battle River—Crowfoot.”

“After much discussion with my wife Danielle, I have decided to step aside for this Parliamentary session to allow our Conservative Party Leader to run here in a by-election,” he added.

Newly elected Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney used his first post-election press conference to say his government will unleash a “new economy” that will further “deepen” the nation’s ties to the world.

He also promised that he would “trigger” a by-election at once, saying there would be “no games” trying to prohibit Poilievre to run and win a seat in a safe Conservative riding.

Poilievre, in a statement posted to X Friday, said that it was with “humility and appreciation that I have accepted Damien Kurek’s offer to resign his seat in Battle River-Crowfoot so that I can work to earn the support of citizens there to serve them in Parliament.”

 

“Damien’s selfless act to step aside temporarily as a Member of Parliament shows his commitment to change and restoring Canada’s promise,” he noted.

Carney said a new cabinet will be sworn in on May 12.

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