A multi-million dollar drug bust has unfolded in Calgary and Edmonton as police executed searches across several homes in the two cities. Authorities revealed that the operation, which spanned over ten months, targeted a province-wide drug trafficking network. The investigation led to the seizure of drugs, cash, and firearms, with six homes being searched on July 16 (edmontonjournal.com).
The operation involved coordinated efforts between police in Edmonton and Calgary, with searches also conducted in St. Albert and Sturgeon County. Law enforcement officials confirmed that vehicles with hidden compartments were used to transport drugs and cash between the cities. The scale of the operation suggests a well-organized network involved in illegal drug distribution (toronto.citynews.ca).
The seizure of large quantities of money and weapons highlights the growing challenge of drug-related crime in Alberta. While the exact value of the seized items has not been disclosed, the operation is described as one of the largest in the region. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities continuing to gather evidence and track the network’s activities (edmontonjournal.com).
