An investigation into drug trafficking and vehicle cloning resulted in charges against two people after multiple search warrants in Calgary and northwest of the city revealed weapons, ammunition, stolen cars, identity theft documents and nearly $200,000 in drugs.
As part of a month-long investigation, police executed a search warrant in the 100 block of Covington Close N.E. on Dec. 15, 2022, seizing:
- a stolen and re-vinned 2014 Lotus Evora, a sports car worth around $110,000
- RCMP body armour
- ammunition
- small amounts of psilocybin, cocaine and methamphetamine
- three kilograms of tablets of an unknown substance
- identity theft documents.
Two days later, another search warrant was executed on a home on Woodland Estates Drive in Rocky View County, northwest of Calgary. More items were seized:
- prohibited pistol and rifle magazines, and ammunition
- four assault rifles
- approximately one kilogram of fentanyl, valued at $100,000
- about 1.5 litres of GHB, valued at $2,000
- 700 grams of methamphetamine
- around four kilograms of unknown tablets
- four stolen vehicles, including a 2022 Jeep Wrangler, a 2019 Lincoln Navigator, a 2019 Ram Rebel pickup, and a 2008 Cadillac SRX
- nearly $12,000 in cash
- re-vinning and re-keying equipment and tools
- personal, company and financial information for hundreds of people and businesses
- fraudulent ID and vehicle documents
- ID card printers and embossers
On Dec. 31, 2022, a third search warrant was executed in the 0 to 100 block of Country Village Landing N.E., where officers found 10 kilograms of unknown tablets and evidence of drug manufacturing.
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Two people have been charged.
Clint Parmeter, 44, faces a total of 32 charges, including possession of a controlled substance for trafficking, possession of stolen property, possession of proceeds of crime, possession of unlicensed weapons, careless storage of a firearm or ammunition, possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order, among other charges. Parmeter is due to appear in court on Jan. 11.
Kendall Pyne, 42, faces 13 charges, including possession of a controlled substance for trafficking, possession of stolen property, possession of unlicensed firearms, and possession of proceeds of crime. Pyne is due to appear in court on Jan. 16.
Throughout the entire process, identity information belonging to more than 700 people, 48 businesses and 100 vehicles was found. CPS said additional charges are pending.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the CPS non-emergency line at 403-266-1234 or can provide anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers.
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