EDMONTON – After a three-month investigation, Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) have seized drugs and weapons and laid numerous charges against a woman and three men.
On April 14th, ALERT’s Grande Prairie Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) executed a search warrant with the help of Grande Prairie RCMP and its Police Dog Services Unit.
That search warrant led to the seizure of 1.2 kilograms of cocaine, 500 grams of methamphetamine, and over $1,000 cash.
Combined, officials say the drugs have an estimated street value of over $223,000.
The team also seized three long-barreled firearms, two of which were sawed off.
Four Grande Prairie residents are now facing charges.
Scott Adam McKay, 31, is charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime, and three counts of failure to comply with a recognizance.
Marlon Tabucao, 32, is charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of proceeds of crime.
Mahasin Amanda Hadija, 30, is charged with trafficking cocaine, trafficking methamphetamine, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime, and three counts each of unsafe storage of a firearm and unauthorized possession of a firearm.
Paul Andrew Elliott, 36, is charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime, failure to comply with an undertaking, and three counts each of unsafe storage of a firearm and unauthorized possession of a firearm.
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An arrest warrant has also been issued for Elliott.
McKay, Tabucao, and Hadija have all been released on bail and will make their next court appearances in Grande Prairie on April 24th.
“We know that drug trafficking activity increases the potential for violence,” explained CFSEU-Grande Prairie’s Sgt. Jason Gibson.
“While the seizures are significant, we know there is more work to be done and will continue to target those who put our communities at risk.”
To report suspicious activity, contact police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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