By Eli J. Ridder | @EliRidder

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ALERT team charges 10 drug traffickers operating in downtown Medicine Hat

Feb 14, 2024 | 2:56 PM

Ten drug traffickers have been charged following an ALERT investigation aimed at disrupting street-level drug sales in Medicine Hat, authorities said Wednesday.

The organized crime team targeted street-level drug dealers operating in the downtown core and who were allegedly involved in distributing and profiting from the sale of fentanyl to the vulnerable street and addicted population.

“ALERT launched this investigation in late December 2023 to undermine the illicit supply that was targeting a vulnerable population and causing harm in our community,” said Staff Sgt. Ryan Thorburn of ALERT Medicine Hat.

The investigation culminated on Jan. 31 after a hotel room was searched with the help of the Medicine Hat Police Service.

Investigators seized 134 grams of fentanyl, 204 grams of methamphetamine, 19 grams of cocaine, 61 illicit prescription pills and $4,000 in cash.

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The suspects face a total of 48 criminal offences. All of the suspects are known to police for similar drug trafficking offences and several of the suspects are being charged with breaching current probation orders.

Albertans 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.