Charges laid in multi-million dollar drug trafficking investigation
CALGARY β A year-long investigation into a multi-million dollar drug trafficking ring has led to charges against seven people.
The ALERT team launched Project Carlos last September and arrests took place between July 31-Aug 3. A total of 33 charges were laid ranging from drug trafficking to money laundering.
More than $4.5 million worth of drugs and nearly $1-million in cash were seized after homes across Calgary were searched as a result of this investigation.
βThe complexity of Project Carlos is reflected in the severity and breadth of charges being laid and holding this criminal organization accountable. A major source of drugs into Calgary was effectively dismantled and these arrests demonstrate our commitment to public safety,β said Acting Staff Sergeant Damien Pearson.