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2 charged, fentanyl and cocaine seized in southern Alberta investigation

An investigation by Alberta's Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) into drug trafficking in Fort McMurray has resulted in charges against one person and multiple drugs and guns seized from a home in the city. File/Global News

Two people are facing charges after a joint investigation between the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams and Taber Police Service.

The two were arrested on Dec. 9. While executing the warrant, police also seized:

  • 31 grams of cocaine
  • 4 grams of suspected fentanyl
  • body armour
  • brass knuckles
  • $930 cash

“I would like to thank the ALERT team for undertaking this investigation and assisting our community with a serious public safety concern — an example of collaboration at its finest,” Taber Police Service Chief Graham Abela said.

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Kade Mehlhaff, a 27-year-old man, and Ireland Conroy, a 24-year-old woman, are both facing a number of drug-related charges. Police allege the two sold drugs throughout Taber and the surrounding area.

Taber is about 50 kilometres east of Lethbridge.

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