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Hundreds of fentanyl pills seized in Lethbridge

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WATCH ABOVE: Nearly 800 fentanyl pills won't be hitting the streets of Lethbridge. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) conducted two separate investigations, resulting in dozens of charges. Quinn Campbell reports – Oct 26, 2016

Nearly 800 fentanyl pills were taken off the streets in southern Alberta after two separate investigations by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT).

Police say they also seized a loaded Smith and Wesson handgun.

On Oct. 13, ALERT says it seized 193 fentanyl pills after searching two homes and two vehicles in Lethbridge. Twenty-four grams of cocaine and $3,400 in cash were also found.

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Three men — Corey Amyotte, 29, Ali Zalfo, 22, and Jerry Bull, 33 — were arrested by ALERT.

They face a total of 32 charges relating to drugs and firearms offences.

In the second incident, a vehicle stop was conducted in Aldersyde, south of Calgary, on Oct. 20. A total of 584 fentanyl pills were found in a vehicle. Police believe the pills were headed to Lethbridge.

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William Hatch, 33, and Awet Abraha, 28, were arrested and charged with six drug-related offences.

ALERT is an integrated team consisting of Lethbridge Police Service and RCMP officers.

Members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity  can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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