Calgary police have seized nearly $50,000 worth of cocaine and fentanyl during a drug trafficking investigation sparked by some conspicuous business cards.
Officers launched the investigation in September after receiving a tip from the public.
It’s alleged business cards which advertized a fake catering company called “TWJ’s Catering Service” were handed out by drug dealers. Police said the cards included three names and phone numbers.
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Investigators were able to identify two people thought to be involved.
On Monday, police searched two homes – one in the 200 block of Fresno Place N.E. and one in the 0-100 block of West Springs Road S.W. – as well as two vehicles.
Through the search, police seized the following:
- 67.7 grams of crack cocaine
- 742 fentanyl pills
- 99 fentanyl/heroin pills
- 31.3 grams of methamphetamine
- 118.7 grams of powder cocaine
- $22,010 cash
Jeffery Truong, 21, and Christian Lay, 24, both of Calgary, are facing 17 charges.
They are scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 4, 2017.
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