Southeast Alberta Drug Trafficking Network Dismantled
MEDICINE HAT — The ALERT unit has dismantled what it says was a whole drug trafficking network in Medicine Hat.
A 3 month investigation ended with the arrest of 7 people last Tuesday.
Two vehicles heading for Medicine Hat were stopped by investigators; the same day search warrants were executed at 3 city homes and one in Elkwater.
Investigators seized over 64 thousand dollars in drugs and cash,including 372 grams of cocaine and over a thousand grams of psilocybin mushrooms.
Two shotguns, ammunition and an assortment of knives and other weapons were also confiscated.
Medicine Hat Police Organized Crime Section S/Sgt. Cory Both said it was a bust he believes does a lot to get drugs and weapons off the street.
“This is significant,” said Both. “Not just the weight and dollar amount, but the weapons that are involved. Anytime you got gun play involved in a drug and organized crime file it just demonstrates their willingness to use violence to protect their organization.”