A joint investigation by Red Deer RCMP and Calgary police has resulted in the seizure of guns and drugs, police said Friday.
Police seized nine guns, 12,159 rounds of ammunition, $14,000 in cash and nearly 400 grams of drugs after executing search warrants in both cities.
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They said an organized crime group with ties to British Columbia was active in drug trafficking and violent crimes in the Red Deer area.
Three suspects were arrested in a high-risk takedown in Calgary after trying to rob a pawn shop and then fleeing in a stolen vehicle.
Police said the investigation is continuing and more charges may be laid in the coming weeks.
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