ALERT Medicine Hat seized hundreds of illicit pills. Handout/ALERT

By Eli J. Ridder

Two brothers charged after ALERT Medicine Hat seizes $20K in drugs

Aug 12, 2024 | 1:53 PM

Two brothers have been charged with multiple drug-related offenses after ALERT Medicine Hat seized $20,000 worth of methamphetamine, cocaine and other illicit pills and substances.

ALERT, with help from the Medicine Hat Police Service, made the arrests on Aug. 7, authorities said Monday.

The specialized unit began its investigation in May 2024 by using an intelligence-led response to community concerns related to drug trafficking and overdoses.

“Our investigation suggests these two suspects were actively trafficking drugs throughout the city of Medicine Hat,” ALERT Sgt. Curt Nieman said.

“Opioids and organized crime go hand-in-hand and irrevocably harm our communities,” he added.

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ALERT searched a home in the Uplands neighbourhood and found 376 meth, 54 opioid and 221 various illicit perscription pills, according to a news release.

Authorities seized 13 grams of cocaine, 18 tabs of LSD, 3,270 grams of a suspected buffing agent and $4,055 in cash.

A number of weapons were also seized, including replica handguns.

The brothers were released from custody to await their next court appearance, police said.