Calgary police say five people have been arrested in a week-long operation focusing on drug trafficking and drug-related crime in the downtown core.
In a news release, police said the operation was launched on April 18 after the District 1 Beat Team became aware of an “increase in street-level drug activity” along Stephen Avenue.
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In total, 26 charges were laid against the following people:
- Tara Duncan, 23, of no fixed address
- Tanya Youngman, 47, of no fixed address
- Shelley Ward, 43, of no fixed address
- Brandon Yellowfly, 20, of Calgary
- Zoe Hartman, 21, of Calgary
Police said the following items were seized as a result of the operation:
- 28.2 grams of methamphetamine
- 1.6 grams of soft cocaine
- 2 Tylenol 3s with codeine
- 6 pills of dexedrine, a schedule I drug under the CDSA
- 4 concealed knives
- 1 replica handgun
Police said the goal of the investigation was to ensure Stephen Avenue “remained a safe place for the public to enjoy.”