Erlton drug bust follows multiple tips to Calgary police from concerned neighbours

The Calgary Police Service is crediting residents of a southwest neighbourhood for spotting and reporting suspected drug trafficking in their community.

The investigation into a home in the 2600 block of Erlton Street Southwest, spurred by a dozen tips from concerned neighbours, began in the summer and culminated in a Nov. 23 search.

Officers say they seized a number of items including:

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• 41 grams of crack cocaine
• 40 grams of cocaine
• 116 grams of methamphetamine
• 72 Perocet pills
• $1,305 in cash

“The community identified the residence and the behaviour that was being conducted there as a blight on the neighbourhood and did something about it,” said Staff Sgt. Kurt Jacobs in a statement released Tuesday. “This is a great example of how police and communities can work together to ensure our neighbourhoods remain healthy.”

Nelson Medeiros, 47, was arrested and charged with:

• proceeds of crime
• production for the purpose of trafficking
• three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking

He is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 20.