Editor’s note: Global News has learned that Spencer Allan-Elliott has since pleaded guilty to the charge of possession of an illegal substance. The charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine was withdrawn.
A number of Calgarians ranging in age from 19 to 41 years old are facing a number of charges after an investigation by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT).
In a news release Thursday, ALERT officials said they conducted three searches over two days at the end of August, focusing on street-level drug sales.
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A significant quantity of drugs, money and ammunition was recovered including:
- 72 grams of cocaine;
- 84 grams of methamphetamine;
- 44 vials of suspected GHB;
- Various rounds of ammunition;
- $10,000 cash proceeds of crimes;
- 3 vehicles.
The release also said ALERT believed the people arrested are part of a larger criminal organization, and they expect further charges and arrests in the coming weeks.
The following seven people are facing a total of 56 charges, including drug trafficking, possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime and breach of prohibition.
- Spencer Allan-Elliott, 26;
- Antonio Chavez, 23;
- Larissa Cowen, 25;
- Corey DeBakker, 19;
- Jason Hamilton, 40;
- Jerrod Kennedy, 32;
- Andrew McGuire, 41.
ALERT consists of Calgary Police Service and RCMP members.
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