ALERT says is has seized a large quantity of drugs from a home in Medicine Hat. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

$135K worth of drugs seized in Medicine Hat

Oct 10, 2025 | 12:13 PM

UPDATE (Oct. 14, 2025) Two charged with drug production in Medicine Hat

Original Story:

Police have made a significant drug bust in Medicine Hat.

The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT), along with the RCMP and Medicine Hat Police Service, searched a home on 12 Street Northwest on October 9, 2025.

The house was allegedly being used to alter fentanyl and combine it with other chemicals.

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Officers claim to have seized $135,000 worth of drugs, including:

• 598 grams of fentanyl
• 102 grams of methamphetamine
• 85 grams of cocaine
• 47 grams of psilocybin mushrooms
• 21 milliliters of GHB

Also confiscated from the home was $5,445 in cash.

ALERT Staff Sergeant Ryan Thorburn says, “Although the investigation is ongoing, the substantial amount of drugs and equipment seized has reduced the immediate risk of harm to the community.”

Two people have been taken into custody, and charges are pending.

Anyone who suspects drug or gang activities can contact their local police or Crime Stoppers.