By Canadian Press

Police in Calgary charge five and seize weapons and drugs in lengthy investigation

Oct 19, 2022 | 12:15 PM

CALGARY – Police say they have arrested five people after seizing firearms, edged weapons, drugs, and stolen property in Calgary.

An investigation began in April of last year after police became aware of suspects believed to be involved in drug trafficking.

Police say the investigation concluded earlier this month after investigators executed a search warrant and seized:

• 130 grams of a combination of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and crack cocaine
• 11 firearms and imitation firearms
• 100 edged weapons including knives and machetes
• Three batons
• Three cans of bear spray
• Stolen property and identification documents
• Multiple cell phones
• One motorcycle and two bicycles
• $1,000 in cash

Four women and one man face multiple weapons, drug, and stolen property charges.

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The charges and arrests come after Calgary recorded more than 100 shootings so far this year.

“Successfully seizing guns, other weapons and drugs off the street takes the coordination of many units across our service, as well as with partner agencies,” Calgary Police Insp. Shanon Scott said in a news release Wednesday.

Crystal Lynn Leighton, 30, of Calgary, has been arrested and charged with five counts of possession of imitation weapons for a dangerous purpose, two counts of possession of stolen property, 16 counts of possession of identity documents, one count of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl, one count of proceeds of crime, and 46 breaches of court conditions.

Timothy Lee Farney, 46, of Calgary, has been arrested and charged with three counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Nicole Emma Hiltz, 32, of Calgary, has been charged with three counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and two counts of possession of a controlled substance for purpose of trafficking.

Maria Andrea Muller, 49, of Calgary, has been charged with four counts of possession of identity documents, six counts of possession of stolen property, two counts of possession of the proceeds of crime and one count of possession of a controlled substance.

Gina Lyn Sterkenberg, 52, of Calgary, has been charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 19, 2022.

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