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By Regan Tate

3 local residents charged following investigation into drug trafficking

Nov 21, 2023 | 1:15 PM

Medicine Hat, AB–Three alleged local drug dealers have been charged following a joint investigation between Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) and the Medicine Hat Police Service.

The investigation began in October after ALERT received information about trafficking of methamphetamine and fentanyl in the city. It concluded with the execution of search warrant at a home in the city’s North Flats neighbourhood last week.

In the home, Medicine Hat’s organized crime team seized 126 grams of fentanyl, 43 grams of methamphetamine, as well as two conducted energy weapons. The drugs have an estimated street value of nearly $30,000.
Jewellery, and a large number of bicycles, including several e-bikes were also seized as investigators believe it to be stolen property.

It’s common that these types of investigations also lead us to seizing stolen property. The impacts of drug activity in a community, big or small, affect our neighbours and sense of community safety,” said Staff Sgt. Ryan Thorburn, ALERT Medicine Hat.

Two of the accused are women, aged 45 and 39. They are both facing charges of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking. A 40-year-old man from Medicine Hat has been charged with forgery. Charges are pending against three additional suspects.

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Members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous.