Targeted vehicle stop near Brooks results in trafficking charges and seizure of drugs and cash (ALERT unit image)

By Brian Konrad

Police say arrests will hinder drug connection

Two arrested after Brooks drug seizure

Dec 7, 2022 | 11:02 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB — A three-month investigation by the ALERT Medicine Hat organized crime team has led to the arrest of two suspected drug traffickers and seizure of a quantity of cash and illegal drugs.

A targeted vehicle stop in the Brooks area on Dec. 1 resulted in police confiscating amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and $4,500 cash.

Police estimate the drugs had a street value of $35,000.

“This arrest and subsequent seizure has helped to dismantle the drug network between Calgary and Medicine Hat, and also negatively impacting the communities in between. Drug trafficking transcends municipal borders and we will continue to work alongside our partner agencies to keep communities safe,” said Staff Sgt. Ryan Thorburn, ALERT Medicine Hat in a release.

The accused are Ashley Gackle, 45 years of age from Medicine Hat, charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property under $5,000.

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