A joint operation between Alberta and Saskatchewan organized crime police forces has ended with two people in custody and fentanyl heading for Regina being seized.
The month-long investigation into inter-provincial fentanyl trade was carried out by Saskatchewan’s combined forces special enforcement unit and Edmonton’s Alberta law enforcement response team.
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Police in Edmonton arrested Calvin Turcsanyi on April 7.
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Search warrants were then executed at three homes in Edmonton.
At the same time, police in Lloydminster intercepted a courier shipment of fentanyl and ecstasy heading for Regina.
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Police officials say in total they seized 500 fentanyl pills, 20 grams of suspected fentanyl powder and 102 grams of a fentanyl/heroin mix.
It has been sent to Health Canada for testing.
The estimated street value of the drugs is $50,000.
A gun with a defaced serial number was also seized.
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Turcsanyi is charged with trafficking a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, firearm offences and breach of recognizance.
Officers also arrested Crystal Nash, 38, and charged her with four firearm offenses.
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