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Nearly 100 kg suspected cocaine seized at Coutts border crossing

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December 8, 2017

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Calgary, Alta. – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced today a record suspected cocaine seizure and subsequent arrests at the Coutts, Alberta border crossing.

On December 2, CBSA officers at Coutts intercepted a commercial vehicle hauling produce from California that was destined for an Alberta business. While examining the cab of the vehicle, officers found 84 bricks of suspected cocaine with a total weight of 99.5 kilograms. This is the largest suspected cocaine seizure recorded by CBSA officers in Alberta to date.

Two travellers, the driver and a passenger, were arrested and turned over to the RCMP. On December 4, the RCMP charged Gurminder Singh Toor, 31, of California and Kirandeep Kaur Toor, 26, of California on four counts each under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Their next court appearance is scheduled for Friday, December 8, 2017 in Lethbridge Provincial Court.

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“Had this quantity of illicit narcotics made its way into our communities undetected, the impact could have been devastating. The CBSA is truly Canada’s first line of defence, and this record seizure is a prime example of how frontline officers are actively protecting Canadians every day.”

Kim R. Scoville, Regional Director General, Prairie Region, CBSA

“The success of this investigation is proof that collaboration and intelligence sharing with our law enforcement partners goes a long way in reducing criminal activity in our communities and keeping Albertans and Canadians safe.”

Inspector K.C.A. (Allan) Lai, Operations Officer, RCMP Federal Policing South, Calgary, AB

Quick Facts

· The CBSA is relentlessly focused on keeping illegal narcotics from entering Canada, and works closely with partners such as the RCMP.

· The CBSA and the RCMP work together to prevent illegal drug smuggling that endangers the safety of Canadian communities and generates profits for organized crime.

· Prior to this incident, the largest CBSA cocaine seizure in Alberta was 92.74 kg, also intercepted at Coutts, on October 10, 2016.

· Cocaine is the second-most prevalent street drug in Canada.

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Attempted murder suspect with notable facial tattoos wanted by police. Do not approach!

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2 weeks ago

April 9, 2019

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From RCMP Serious Crimes Branch North

RCMP Serious Crimes Branch seek public assistance to locate wanted person

RCMP Serious Crimes Branch North is seeking information to locate a male suspect wanted for attempted murder.

On March 13, 2019, Tofield RCMP responded to a complaint of a male suffering from a gunshot wound in a rural area near Highway 626. The adult male victim was treated for his injuries. As a result of the investigation, RCMP and Edmonton Police Service were able to locate two of the three suspects.

Tony Marie Boyd-Watt (20) of Edmonton has been charged with pointing a firearm and property related offences and was released by a Justice on conditions. Rylie David Jason Homeniuk (21) of Edmonton was charged with attempted murder, along with persons, property, and firearms related offences and was remanded into custody.

Cody Cameron Nicholls (19) of Edmonton is wanted for attempted murder and is currently at large.

Nicholls is described as follows:

– White male

– 5’4” tall, 170 lbs.

– Brown hair, blue eyes

– Cross tattoo between eye brows, star tattoo below right eye, ‘99’ tattoo below left eye

If you see Nicholls do not approach. Call 9-1-1 immediately. If you have information on the whereabouts of Cody Cameron Nicholls please contact the Tofield RCMP at 780-662-3352 or call your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.EE

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Crime Beat Podcast episode 4 – Shannon Madill’s Last Audition

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April 9, 2019

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