CALGARY – Four Calgary men are facing 38 drug-related charges after a fentanyl trafficking investigation.
The Calgary Police Service Drug Unit started an eight-week investigation in October after getting a tip from a member of the public.
Lab analysis of drugs obtained early in the investigation showed that some of the pills contained deadly amounts of the drug fentanyl. They were registering 4.7 – 5.6 mg of fentanyl per tablet, which is two to three times the average lethal dose.
“It is not yet known whether this highly toxic fentanyl is responsible for any deaths in Calgary,” said police in a Tuesday news release.
Search warrants were executed on a vehicle and two homes in Rundle on Thursday. The following items were seized from a residence in the 500 block of Rundlehorn Circle N.E., and the 100 block of Rundleridge Way N.E.:
- 65 fentanyl pills
- 14.2 grams of marijuana
- $2,038 cash
- Baton
- Multiple cell phones
Police said they believe that the individuals involved had access to and sold a large amount of Fentanyl, even though only a small amount was seized in the bust.
Omri Mom, 21, is charged with seven counts of trafficking fentanyl, six counts of possession of the proceeds of crime, one count of possession of marijuana and one count of possession of a weapon dangerous. He will next appear in court on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015.
Mohammad Elkhatib, 26, is charged with five counts of possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking, five counts of possession of proceeds of crime and one count of possession of stolen property. He will next appear in court on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015.
Ali Gandour, 26, is charged with 10 counts of possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking. He will next appear in court on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015.
Ali El-Ghandour, 32, is charged with one count of possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of the proceeds of crime. He will next appear in court on Monday, Jan. 11, 2015.
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