EDMONTON- Police in Fort McMurray have seized yet another handgun from suspected drug dealers.
It follows a joint investigation between the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams and Wood Buffalo RCMP. Police raided a home in the city on Nov. 13 and seized a loaded Taurus .40-caliber handgun. The handgun, which is already prohibited in Canada due to its short barrel length, is believed to have been illegally modified to shoot fully automatic.
Police also seized drugs, ammunition and over $10,000 in cash.
“This is another example of the hard work and cooperation between Wood Buffalo Detachment and ALERT in getting dangerous guns off the street and continued focus to make our community safe,” said Wood Buffalo RCMP Detachment Commander Supt. Rob McCloy.
Two men from Toronto were arrested while attempting to flee the home. Ahmed Mohamoud, 24, and Ibrahim Abdulkarim Ali, 29, have been charged with a total of 38 offences related to firearms, drugs and breach of conditions.
The handgun seized will be submitted for forensic analysis and ballistics testing to determine if it was used in other crimes.
Since the beginning of September, ALERT and Wood Buffalo RCMP have collaborated to arrest 19 suspected drug dealers, execute six search warrants, and seize three handguns.
Anyone with information about drug or gang activity in Fort McMurray can contact the tipline at 780-788-GANG.
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